Particulates are suspended solid particles present in water. These may include sand, silt, rust, pipe debris, resin fines, scale particles and other suspended matter. Colloids are extremely fine particles that remain suspended in water and may not settle easily.
Although particles may not always dissolve in water, they can still affect instruments, filters, membranes and laboratory processes.
Particulates and colloids may come from:
Particles may also enter the system during cartridge replacement or maintenance if proper handling is not followed.
Particles can block filters, foul RO membranes, affect flow rates and damage valves or pumps. In the laboratory, particulate contamination can affect sample preparation, analytical instruments and sensitive applications.
Particulate contamination can cause:
In high-performance analytical work, even fine particles can become problematic.
Particulates and colloids are controlled using:
Particle control should be considered from the feed water stage up to the final dispensing point.
Particulates and colloids may affect:
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