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What is alkalinity?

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alkalinity is the ability of water to neutralize acids, resulting mainly from bicarbonates, carbonates and hydroxides.

What does alkalinity mean in practice?

Titration determines the ability of water to neutralize acid, resulting mainly from bicarbonates at the typical pH of natural water.

When does it matter?

High alkalinity stabilizes pH, but promotes acid demand and may increase the potential for carbonate deposits.

Which solutions are related to it?

The parameter is used to calculate pH correction, dealkalization and saturation, always together with hardness and temperature.