Water Clarification Chemicals

Coagulants

Remove suspended solids and improve sedimentation. Used in the first phase of water clarification.

Function - Inorganic coagulant

Based on polyaluminium oxychloride (effective in the main cases: reduction of waste sludge formation, dosages)

Function - Inorganic coagulant

Based on ferric chloride – for organic wastes, oil polluted waters. Corrosive. Cheap removal of orthophosphate

Function - Inorganic coagulant

Polyferric sulphate – less corrosive, works at low temperatures, effective against organic pollution

Function - Organic coagulant

Can be used separately as filtration aid or combined with inorganic coagulants

A coagulant neutralizes the charge and disrupts the stability of colloidal dispersions and emulsions.
A coagulant is a molecule with a high density of cationic charge.

Process of Coagulation

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Flocculants

Bind fine particles into larger aggregates for easier removal.

Function - Anionic flocculant

Anionic flocculants are used in combination with coagulants in raw water treatment, as well as
for wastewater treatment and dewatering of predominantly mineral-based sludge (metallurgy,
mining and processing plants)

Function - Cationic flocculant

Cationic flocculants are used for wastewater treatment and dewatering of predominantly
organic sludge. They are effective when used in combination with a coagulant if the treated
water contains petroleum products

Flocculants are long, charged polymer molecules. Depending on the charge, they can be cationic, anionic, or amphoteric. They can be supplied in solid form, as well as in the form of water-in-water emulsions
or dispersions.
The flocculant is selected for a specific type of sludge and application conditions.

Flocculation process

Adding polymer flocculant AQUAPHOR

Water Clarification Chemicals