1.Introduction and Historical Review 1
2.The Theory and Mechanism of Ion Exchange 5
3.Cation Exchange Resin Characteristics 26
4.Anion Exchange Resin Characteristics 38
5.The Synthesis of Ion Exchange Resins 51
6.Applications,General Considerations 64
7.Water Softening by Ion Exchange 75
8.Deionization of Water and Other Electrolyte Solutions 88
9.Ion Exchange in Analytical Chemistry 116
10.Miscellaneous Applications 132
11.Methods of Studying Ion Exchange Resins 141
12.The Design of Ion Exchange Units 157
References 174
Appendix 195
Author Index 201
Subject Index 203