Abstract:
In this paper, the effect of siderite and Na
2CO
3 as additives to pH and Eh of bentonite-groundwater system, critical ionic component in liquid, mineral composition, as well as exchangeable cations was studied by experiment in anaerobic and normal temperature condition.The results showed that adding Na
2CO
3 could not only maintain the system in alkaline range, but also prevent Na-bentonite from transforming into Ca-bentonite.Siderite could lower the Eh effectively, and keep the system in reducing condition and stabilize at -158 mV eventually.The mineral composition of bentonite did not change too much because of adding siderite and Na
2CO
3.The optimal ratio of bentonite, siderite and Na
2CO
3 improving chemical buffer capacity of GMZ Na-bentonite was determined at last.