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ADOUCISSEUR EAU ECHANGE CATIONS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

Cation exchange water softeners remove the calcium and magnesium ions found in hard water by exchanging them with sodium (or potassium) ions. Once all the ions are fully exchanged, the water softener undergoes a regeneration process to flush the system of excess ions and recharge with new sodium ions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Traitement des eaux

Spanish

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