Calcite

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Calcite, a white marble media that has been crushed and screened, can be used to neutralize acidic or low pH fluids and provide a less corrosive, neutral effluent at a cheap cost.

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Cairo, Egypt

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One calcium carbonate medium that occurs naturally is called calcite. The self-limiting characteristic of calcite is one of its benefits. When used correctly, it only raises pH to a level where it is no longer corrosive. It doesn't overcorrect in typical circumstances. Acidic liquids gradually dissolve calcium carbonate when it comes into contact with calcite, raising the pH and lowering the possibility of copper, lead, and other metals found in normal plumbing systems seeping out. Regular backwashing will keep the bed from packing, classifying it, and keeping service rates high.
As the calcite is depleted, the calcite bed will need to be periodically replaced, depending on pH, water chemistry, and service flow. Water hardness will rise when the calcium carbonate in the calcite neutralizes it, necessitating the use of a softener following the neutralizing filter.
The high flow neutralization characteristics of Clack Corosex and the slower-reacting low flow characteristics of Calcite can be used to increase the capacity to rectify low pH.

                                                            Color
                                                            Near white
                                                        
                                                            Bulk Density
                                                            90 lbs./cu. ft.
                                                        
                                                            Mesh Size
                                                            16 x 40
                                                        
                                                            Specific Gravity
                                                            2.7
                                                        
                                                            Effective Size
                                                            0.4 mm
                                                        
                                                            Uniformity Coefficient
                                                            1.5
                                                        
                                                            Hardness
                                                            3.0 (Mohs scale)
                                                        
                                                            Composition
                                                            CaCO3 , 95% min. MgCO3 , 3.0% max.