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TOPPING-UP WATER [1 record]

Record 1 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Chromates are anode inhibitors with very high thermal stability and which, however, cannot be used for drinking water. Dosage: Several grammes per litre when used alone; in this case their use is restricted to completely closed circuits where only very small quantities of topping-up water are required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Les chromates sont des inhibiteurs anodiques, très stables à la chaleur, qui, bien sûr, ne peuvent pas être utilisés pour les eaux potables. Doses d'emploi : Plusieurs grammes par litre lorsqu'ils sont utilisés seuls; dans ce cas leur usage est réservé aux circuits complètement fermés où les quantités d'eau d'appoint sont très faibles.

Spanish

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