A fiber optic sensor measured the rate of ion exchange for metal cations between a solution 4ivironrnent and silica core surface.The ion exchange of Pb was observed to be both reversible and reproducible. Further, by competitive displacement of cations the exchange selectivities for a series of metals were confirmed.
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