Calcite Media to Raise PH in Water
Description:
Calcite is a crushed and screened white marble media which can be used to neutralize acidic or low pH waters to a neutral, less corrosive effluent.
SPECIFICATION
- 0.5 Cu Ft Bag / 50Lbs Bag
- Naturally occurring material
- Low uniformity coefficient for maximum contact for controlled pH correction
- Slower reacting for controlled pH correction
- Color: Near white Bulk
- Mesh Size: 16 x 40
- Effective Size: 0.4 mm
- Composition: CaCO3 , 95% min. MgCO3 , 3.0% max
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION
- A gravel support bed is recommended
- Water pH range: 5.0-7.0
- Bed depth: 24-30 in.
- Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.) Backwash rate: 8-12 gpm/sq. ft
- Backwash Bed Expansion: 12% minimum
- Service flow rate: 3-6 gpm/sq. ft. but may be modified to adapt to local conditions
Product #MED MCALCITE