An important parameter is the adsorption coefficient which is defined as the ratio between the concentration of the substance in the soil/sludge and the concentration of the substance in the aqueous phase at adsorption equilibrium.

What is distribution coefficient in adsorption?

The adsorption-desorption distribution coefficient (Kd) is an important parameter for understanding the mobility of a compound in the environment (partitioning) and its distribution between water, sludge, soil and sediment compartments (OECD, 2000b).

How do you calculate adsorption coefficient?

You can calculate the absorption coefficient using this formula: α=2.303*A/d, where d is thickness, A is absorption and α is the absorption coefficient, respectively.