This invention discloses a method for controlling
tungsten release from sediments using
lanthanum-modified red clay, belonging to the field of
sediment pollution control and water remediation technology. The invention uses natural red clay as
raw material, reacting it with
lanthanum chloride hexahydrate at
room temperature to prepare
lanthanum-modified red clay. This material is then uniformly applied to the surface of
tungsten-contaminated sediments. Through the formation of stable lanthanum
tungstate precipitates and inner spherical complexes between lanthanum ions and
tungstate ions, the adsorption capacity and fixation efficiency for
tungsten are significantly improved, effectively inhibiting the release of tungsten from sediments into overlying water. This invention features a simple preparation process, readily available raw materials, low cost, and environmental friendliness. The resulting stable product remains stable under reducing conditions, providing a long-lasting remediation effect. It can achieve a 56.1% fixation rate of dissolved tungsten in
interstitial water of sediments, significantly reducing tungsten release flux and the content of unstable tungsten. This method is suitable for in-situ control and ecological remediation of tungsten-contaminated sediments in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and other water bodies.