H+ + O2 + e- → HO2
Fe(OH)3 + HO2 → Fe(OH)2+H2O+O2
Fe(OH)3,and it makes black rust asFe(OH)8 in water.
Scale issues have been one of the most serious waters related issues. The causes for the formation of scales are ionized minerals like Si, Ca and Mg ( the ultimate cause for the formation of scales, particularly “ionized Silica can be a big cause”), oxidized iron & zinc and other impurities. Scale can be formed by the reaction of ionized minerals like Si, Ca and Mg with oxidized material including iron, zinc and other impurities. It is more possible for scales to be formed at a higher temperature and high PH.
It has been believed that reduction of hardness of water can solve the scale issues. And therefore, the parameters of the raw water (hardness) are always checked and some attempts to reduce hardness, namely, Ca and Mg ion are taken by RO or a Softener, though which cannot be so effective. Also, in some cases like RO, acid chemicals are used for water not to go Alkalized under the assumption that the formation of scales is likely to happen in higher pH which cannot be the case with WTS.
Is the above-mentioned approach effective in solving the scale issues?
A Common Misconception About Water Scaling
Many regions worldwide experience water with very low hardness levels – some areas having hardness below 100ppm or even as low as 50ppm in their tap water. Yet, surprisingly, scale formation remains a persistent problem even in these soft-water regions. This reveals a crucial insight: water hardness alone is not the ultimate determining factor in scale formation.
The Traditional Approach Falls Short
Traditional water treatment methods often focus solely on reducing water hardness. However, this approach overlooks a critical factor: ionized silica. Even when hardness is successfully reduced, scale problems persist because silica-based scaling isn’t addressed by conventional treatment methods. This oversight in traditional approaches has led to continued scaling issues despite water softening efforts
Effective scale prevention requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both hardness and silica-based scaling. By targeting all mineral constituents, including ionized silica, modern water enhancement technologies can provide complete protection against scale formation, regardless of the initial water hardness levels
It should be noted that there are two types of scales, i.e. Silica scale and Calcium scale
WTS can change/lower the electric potential of Fe and change FeO2 into FeO4
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