Cation Exchange

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004377",
  "term": "Cation Exchange",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A reverseable exchange process, that uses a resin, mineral or other exchange medium, in which one cation is removed from solution and replaced by another cation displaced from the exchange medium without destruction of the exchange medium or disturbance of electrical neutrality. The process is accomplished by diffusion.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Abandoned Mine Site Characterization and Cleanup Handbook; Appendix A: Acronym List and Glossary of Mining Terms at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/remedy/pdfs/appendix.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cation-exchange/"
}