文摘
Size distribution, maximum complexing ability, and stability constants for phosphate-metal-humic(PO43--M-HA) complexes involving two trivalent (Fe and Al) and five divalent metal (M) bridges(Zn, Cu, Mn, Ca, and Mg) were investigated at the pH values 4, 6, and 8. Results highlighted theexisting competition between metal-humic acid (M-HA) aggregation and the formation of PO43--M-HA complexes. However, the fact that only a very low fraction of complexed metal is involved inPO43- fixation seems to be related to the existence of specific electronic and/or steric requirementsin the binding site in the metal-humic complex. The importance of the ionic form of phosphate (H2PO4-or HPO42-) and the involvement of phenolic and especially carboxylic groups in the phosphate bindingare discussed. Finally, the order of stability obtained for PO43--M-HA complexes was similar tothat of M-HA complexes. This result suggests that PO43--M-HA might play a significant role in thedynamics of phosphorus in certain soil types.