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Jul 23
There are two main types of hard water:
1. Temporary hard water: Temporary hard water contains dissolved calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2) and magnesium bicarbonate (Mg(HCO3)2) ions. When this type of hard water is heated, the bicarbonate ions decompose to form insoluble calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) precipitates, which can cause limescale buildup in pipes and appliances.
2. Permanent hard water: Permanent hard water contains dissolved calcium sulfate (CaSO4) and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) ions. These ions do not precipitate when the water is heated, so limescale buildup is less of an issue. However, permanent hard water can still cause soap scum to form on surfaces and reduce the effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
1. Temporary hard water: Temporary hard water contains dissolved calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2) and magnesium bicarbonate (Mg(HCO3)2) ions. When this type of hard water is heated, the bicarbonate ions decompose to form insoluble calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) precipitates, which can cause limescale buildup in pipes and appliances.
2. Permanent hard water: Permanent hard water contains dissolved calcium sulfate (CaSO4) and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) ions. These ions do not precipitate when the water is heated, so limescale buildup is less of an issue. However, permanent hard water can still cause soap scum to form on surfaces and reduce the effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
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Jul 23
Temporary hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.
- Can be softened by boiling or adding chemicals like lime or soda ash.
Permanent hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate.
- Cannot be softened by boiling or adding chemicals like lime or soda ash.
- Requires more advanced water softening techniques, such as reverse osmosis or ion exchange.
Carbonate hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.
- Forms scale on pipes and fixtures.
Non-carbonate hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate.
- Does not form scale on pipes and fixtures.
Mixed hard water:
- Contains both carbonate and non-carbonate minerals.
- Requires a combination of softening techniques to remove both types of minerals.
- Contains dissolved calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.
- Can be softened by boiling or adding chemicals like lime or soda ash.
Permanent hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate.
- Cannot be softened by boiling or adding chemicals like lime or soda ash.
- Requires more advanced water softening techniques, such as reverse osmosis or ion exchange.
Carbonate hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.
- Forms scale on pipes and fixtures.
Non-carbonate hard water:
- Contains dissolved calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate.
- Does not form scale on pipes and fixtures.
Mixed hard water:
- Contains both carbonate and non-carbonate minerals.
- Requires a combination of softening techniques to remove both types of minerals.
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