The objective of this research was to elucidate the interactions among anion exchange
resins, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and inorganic anions. Model waters containing
well-characterized natural organic matter (NOM) extracts were used in all experiments.
The NOM extracts were isolated from three sources, and included transphilic and
hydrophobic acids. The charge density of the NOM extracts, obtained by potentiometric
titration, was used to perform charge balance analyses for ion exchange reactions
involving DOC, bicarbonate, and chloride. Five anion exchange resins, including a
magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) resin were evaluated. For all NOM extracts and anion
exchange resins, the results clearly show the stoichiometric exchange of DOC and
bicarbonate for chloride. Includes 17 references, tables, figures.