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IonFlux

Ion exchange membrane

IonFlux ion exchange membranes deliver best-in-class performance for electrodialysis and ion separation applications using next generation polymer chemistry.

Next-Gen Ion Exchange Membranes

Our breakthrough polymer technology delivers best-in-class selectivity, conductivity, chemical & pH tolerance, and mechanical durability. We offer several models to suit your application: anion/cation selective, monovalent ion selective, proton selective, and proton blocking. IonFlux membranes are manufactured in our quality-assured production facility and offered exclusively in Saltworks’ FlexEDR Organix and FlexEDR Selective systems.

Industry-Leading Performance

High selectivity monovalent ion exchange membranes (i.e. remove chlorides and leave in sulfates) that enable advanced separations previously impossible
High multivalent ion transference removes scaling ions for reduced fouling in downstream RO and concentration processes
Resilient in scaling and oily wastewaters, hydrocarbon tolerance C1–C10
Highly resistant to oxidizing agents (up to 1,000 ppm) including bleach
Stable over pH 0–12 and up to 60°C (140°F)
Smooth membrane surface minimizes fouling and scaling
Mechanically strong — ductile and tear resistant

Solutions in Broad Applications

Selectively remove ions and dissolved salts
Desalt water with high organics not suitable for RO or conventional EDR
Perform chemical recovery from mine runoff, factory effluent, and other wastewaters
Treat Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) produced water
Remove ammonia from wastewater
Eliminate soda ash softening

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Groundbreaking Selectivity

Effectively separate mono- and multi-valent ions with 98% monovalent ionic selectivity
Perform previously impossible chemical separations
40% higher selectivity than conventional ion exchange membranes

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