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-----How to make ferric chloride solution from its powder to apply in clarifier
2006
In my company (pulp & paper production), we got problem with our clarifier (first step).
All solid in wastewater settled in clarifier.
physical condition (temperature 60 oC, solid inlet 700-900 ppm)
we would like to apply ferric chloride
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eBay or
Amazon [affil link] to help setlling of solids in clarifier.
I don't now how to make solution ferric chloride
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eBay or
Amazon [affil link] .
if FeCl3 + H2O ---= Fe(OH)3 sediment
so, how to make solution without sediment formation and applicable in wastewater settling.
pulp & paper - Pelalawan, Riau, Indonesia
Dissolve the ferric chloride
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eBay or
Amazon [affil link] in acidic solution, e.g., dilute sulfuric acid.
You will get better dispersion by adding to the wastewater in an acidic stage (if present in your treatment). At higher pH, rapid stirring is necessary.
Acidic ferric chloride
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eBay or
Amazon [affil link] solutions are extremely corrosive, so plastic piping may be necessary.
- Goleta, California
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2006
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