Co(II) adsorption at ZnO- and ZnS-aqueous interfaces was studied with
the XAFS technique. The results show the presence of both 4- and 6-coo
rdinated oxygen-ligated Co(II) on ZnO, corresponding to Co-O distances
of 1.95 and 2.1 Angstrom, respectively. At ZnS two Co-O distances are
also indicated and a Co-S correlation at 2.36 Angstrom is revealed. H
igher shell analysis indicates a fraction of bidentately coordinated C
o(II) on ZnO. Increased coverage yields a phase structurally close to
Co(OH)(2) on both adsorbents.