What is polyaluminium chloride used for?

Polyaluminium chloride is used as a primary coagulant in the treatment of drinking water. It is effective over a range of pH values. It is particularly effective on some waters and usually requires a lower dose than alum.

What is polyaluminium chloride (PAC)?

Polyaluminium Chloride – DESCRIPTION Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC) is used as a flocculent in water treatment applications including drinking water and wastewater treatment.

How effective is polyaluminium chloride?

It is effective over a range of pH values. It is particularly effective on some waters and usually requires a lower dose than alum. Polyaluminium chloride (PACl), ext {Al}_ {2}ext { (OH)}_ {3}ext {Cl}_ {3} Al2(OH)3Cl3, is also known as aluminium hydroxy chloride or basic aluminium chloride.

What is poly Aluminium chloride?

Poly Aluminium Chloride, also known as Aluminium Chlora-hydrate, is a coagulant of 83% basicity. It is safe for use in all waters and works well through a variety of temperatures and pH levels.

When did polyaluminum chloride become a drinking water treatment chemical?

Polyaluminum chloride was endorsed by the NHMRC for use as a drinking water treatment chemical in 1979. The revision undertaken in 2003 did not change the status of this chemical for the treatment of drinking water. ANSI (American National Standards Institute)/AWWA (American Water and Wastewater Association) Standard no B408-98.

Does polyaluminum chloride affect drinking water quality?

Residual chloride will be present, but at low levels that do not adversely affect drinking water quality. Polyaluminum chloride was endorsed by the NHMRC for use as a drinking water treatment chemical in 1979. The revision undertaken in 2003 did not change the status of this chemical for the treatment of drinking water.