The potential of tropical fruit peels as ion exchangers for water hardness removal
The presence of high amount of mineral compounds such as calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) in water attributed to occurrence of water hardness. Hard water causes lime scale in the kettle when boiling, and forms reddish brown stains on the clothes after washing. This study was carried out to invest...
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Main Authors: | Tan, Yee Huan, Kerk, Chee Chian, Lee, Chew Tin, Cheok, Choon Yoong |
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/92358/1/LeeChewTin2020_ThePotentialOfTropicalFruitPeelsAsIonExchangers.pdf http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/92358/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/463/1/012093 |
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