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distortion of the crystalline structure [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

The action on the growth rate (of crystal nuclei) in modifying the facies of the allotropic variety of the precipitate, which results in a lower risk of adhering to the walls and thus forming scale.

Key term(s)
  • crystalline structure distortion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Action sur la vitesse de croissance (des germes de cristallisation) en modifiant le faciès de la variété allotropique du précipité qui présente moins de risques d'adhérence sur les parois et donc d'entartrage.

Spanish

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