In my TPO article last December (“What Exactly Is pH?”), I explained pH in detail, including in-depth descriptions of atoms, atomic structure and molecules. The article’s subtitle mentioned “a look at what acidity and alkalinity mean at the molecular level.”I didn’t mention alkalinity too often in that article. This article focuses on alkalinity, where it comes from and how it can affect wastewater treatment processes.What is alkalinity?Alkalinity is the ability of a liquid or substance to resist a change in pH, or the capacity of water to buffer against an acid. However you might word it, the main principle is
Understanding Alkalinity
Knowledge of this principle of wastewater chemistry can help you control your process effectively – and perform well on licensing exams.
Apr 22, 2014
| by Ron Trygar, CET |
