An ion-exchange resin is a crosslinked polymer containing acidic or basic structural units that can exchange either cations or anions respectively on contact with a solution. Cation-exchange ...

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The job of the ion exchange membrane is to separate the two electrodes and their respective electrolytes, while allowing the ions to pass between them. A good ion exchange membrane will let ions ...

These cations can be readily replaced by other cations in solution, giving zeolites a high ion-exchange capacity. This property is exploited in applications such as water softening, purification, and ...