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terms:exchange_cation

A positive ion that exists in the lattice or on a broken edge of some clay minerals which has the property of being easily replaced by another cation from a water solution that comes in contact with the clay. The most common exchange cations in clay materials are Ca++, Mg++, H+, K+, NH4+, and Na+.

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