Envlron. Sci. Technoi.analyzed by SEM and EDX procedures. Figure 7a shows a SEM image of the bauxite flake. The cadmium map on the bauxite surface indicated a nonuniform cadmium distribution (Figure 7b). Comparison of the cadmium map with the aluminum and silicon maps on the flake surface (Figure 8a,b) shows that regions high in both alumina and silica have high concentrations of cadmium. As confirmed by the XRD analysis, the cadmium present in the alumina phase reacts to form a cadmium aluminate. Regions rich in both alumina and silica combine with cadmium to form a cadmium aluminum silicate. EDX analysis of regions high in both aluminum and silicon indicated that the cadmium concentration was 26 wt 5%. EDX analysis of regions high in alumina indicated that the cadmium concentration in this phase (11 wt %) was much lower than that postulated by reaction 2. This indicates that the alumina phase does not completely react with cadmium to form a cadmium aluminate. This could be due to the alumina phase having low porosity thereby preventing complete sorbent utilization. Also, formation of a higher volume product on the outer surface could inhibit further capture of cadmium.From the mechanistic study it is clear that the sorption process under present experimental conditions is influenced by diffusional resistances. In practical systems, the rate of sorption can be increased by optimization of the sorbent pore structure to facilitate intraphase transport of cadmium vapors into the sorbent. The interphase mass transport limitations can also be reduced to increase the overall sorption rate. For in situ applications, the efficiency of the sorbent can be increased by decreasing the particle size. Conclusions 1. Bauxite and, to a lower degree, kaolinite are effective sorbents for removal of cadmium in combustors and incinerators.2. The sorption mechanism and the nature of final products formed have important implications in the way 1991, 25, 1289-1294 each sorbent may be used. Compared to kaolinite, bauxite has a higher sorption rate and capacity; however, the products of sorption in bauxite are more water soluble. Therefore, kaolinite is more suitable when no leaching from the spent sorbent can be permitted.3. The overall sorption process is a complex combination of adsorption, condensation, diffusion, and chemical reactions.4. In adsorbing cadmium chloride, chlorine is not retained by either kaolinite or bauxite. Additional cleanup steps may be needed in systems where the presence of chlorine in the flue gas cannot be tolerated. Registry No. . L i t e r a t u r e Cited (1) Palmer, S. A. K.; Breton, M. A.; Nunno, T. J.; Sullivan, D. PACE Incorporated, 171 0 Douglas Drive North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422Pharmacokinetic analyses were conducted on published experimental data to estimate steady-state bovine milk biotransfer factors for six metals-arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and nickel. Both long-term feeding studies and bolus oral dose data were evaluated. Our analysis indicated that, of the metals studied...