Stability

Question 1

How long is the Calcium Carbonate good for after opening?

Answer 1

6 years

Question 2

Maximum holding time for stability samples

Answer 2

Immediate analysis

Question 3

How much CaCO3 is added to one of the samples?

Answer 3

1-2 g (must be saturated)

Question 4

How much headspace is left on each sample?

Answer 4

none

Question 5

How long do samples stir for?

Answer 5

30 min

Question 6

Which additional tests must be preformed on both the saturated and unsaturated samples?

Answer 6

pH and Alkalinity

Question 7

Which saturation method do we use? Slow of Rapid?

Answer 7

Rapid

Question 8

If saturated pH and Alkalinity are both HIGHER than unsaturated

Answer 8

Corrosive

Question 9

If saturated pH and Alkalinity are both LOWER than unsaturated

Answer 9

Scale Forming

Question 10

If saturated pH and Alkalinity are both the SAME as unsaturated

Answer 10

Stable

Question 11

If saturated pH and Alkalinity are not BOTH higher or lower than unsaturated

Answer 11

Invalid

Question 12

When filtering, how much sample is discarded?

Answer 12

the first 25 to 50 mL

Question 13

What do we consider an invalid result

Answer 13

when BOTH pH and alkalinity are not higher or lower between saturated and unsaturated