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Record 1 1982-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
  • Wastewater Treatment
OBS

The main factors which inhibit or interfere with digestion are as follows: the presence of certain toxic substances: heavy cations (copper, nickel, zinc), excess NH4+ ions, sulphides, ... sudden variation of pH beyond the optimum range (6.8 to 7.2), caused by the introduction of alkaline or acid solutions ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
OBS

Les principaux facteurs inhibiteurs ou perturbateurs de la digestion sont: la présence de certains corps toxiques: cations lourds (cuivre, nickel, zinc), excès d'ions NH4+, sulfures, [...] les écarts brutaux de pH en dehors de la zone optimale (6,8 à 7,2) dus à des apports de solutions alcalines ou acides [...]

Spanish

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