The measurement of magnesium : a possible key to struvite production and process control

Struvite, a crystalline structure comprised of ions of magnesium (Mg2+), ammonium (NH4-N) and phosphate (PO4-P), is commonly encountered in wastewater treatmentplants (WWTPs) through struvite encrustation. The gradual growth of this crystal can lead to h igh maintenance costs, due to downtime and re...

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Veröffentlicht in:Environmental technology. - 1998. - 29(2008), 6 vom: 21. Juni, Seite 603-12
1. Verfasser: Forrest, A L (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Mavinic, D S, Koch, F A
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2008
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Environmental technology
Schlagworte:Evaluation Study Journal Article Magnesium Compounds Phosphates Water 059QF0KO0R Struvite AW3EJL1462 Magnesium I38ZP9992A
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