Metal ion Experimental First-order model Second-order model
qe(exp) K1(min-1) qe(theor)(mg/g) R2 K2(g/mgmin) qe(theor)(mg/g) R2
Fe(Ш) 0.85 3.67*10-1 0.273 0.81 2.08*10-1 0.87 1
Mn(П) 1.25 3.5*10-2 1.02 0.95 8.25*10-2 1.21 1
Table 3: First-order and second-order constants for the adsorption of Fe (Ш) and Mn (П) by carbon C1.