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Citric acid or Edta can complex by edges aluminum of montmorilonite and dissolve it
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Citric acid and EDTA are both chelating agents. They can complex with aluminum ions, which are present in montmorillonite, a type of clay. However, their ability to dissolve montmorillonite is limited. The dissolution process primarily involves the removal of aluminum ions from the clay structure, leading to its breakdown. This process is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and the concentration of chelating agents.
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