Periodic Table of Scaling Compounds

Scale forms on membrane and evaporator surfaces when ion pairs precipitate out of solution, reducing performance. This free periodic table of scaling compounds helps understand the conditions that cause ions to precipitate.

Periodic Table of Scaling Compounds

Download Your Free Periodic Table of Scaling Compounds

This free infographic covers essential information about scaling potential, including:

  • A list of the different compounds that cause scale formation.
  • The solubility of different scaling compounds.
  • The concentration of different ions that can lead to precipitation as scale.
  • An example of reverse osmosis (RO) brine water chemistry and how to determine the compounds that present scaling risks.

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