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Limescale forms as a precipitate of calcium (and magnesium) carbonates on the inner surface of a pipe, or on the outside of a heating element. This is a serious industrial problem, and water-softening solutions are often employed to mitigate the problem.
There are differences of opinion as to whether aragonite, or calcite are more important in this subject. (Two different crystal forms of calcium carbonate.)
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How is limescale produced?
limescale is produced by acids and alakilies
Is natural limescale remover an acid or alkaline?
an acid. acid dissolves limescale
Why does limescale form on the inside of kettles?
put simply limescale is caused by the reversal of the reaction that takes place to make hard water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium when the reaction is reversed this is what causes limescale. to test for hard water use a block of standard soap and if the soap makes scum the water is hard water if it creates bubbles it is soft water
Does limescale remover have acid in it?
yes
Is calcium the same as limescale?
Calcium (Ca) is a chemical element. Limescale is a mixture of compounds, the most important being the calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
How is limescale produced?
limescale is produced by acids and alakilies
Will caustic soda remove limescale?
No - Bicarbonate of Soda is alkaline and will not remove the alkaline limescale. Vinegar is acidic and will therefore dissolve the alkaline limescale.
Is natural limescale remover an acid or alkaline?
an acid. acid dissolves limescale
How do you say Limescale in Spanish?
The Spanish word for Limescale is "Sarro"
What is another name for limescale in kettles?
The limescale is a poor conductor of heat and makes the boiling of water more difficult and expensive. The limescale affects heat transfer.
Why does limescale form on the inside of kettles?
put simply limescale is caused by the reversal of the reaction that takes place to make hard water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium when the reaction is reversed this is what causes limescale. to test for hard water use a block of standard soap and if the soap makes scum the water is hard water if it creates bubbles it is soft water
What plumbing system byproduct is most directly linked to hard water?
Carbon Dioxide.
What I should use or what I should do for broaching the shower pipe?
It probably has limescale, try using a limescale remover. Buy limescale remover, and soak it for about 5-10 minutes, and it should be good as new. They usually sell it in homedepot.
Does limescale remover have acid in it?
yes
What metal is found in limescale?
Limescale is mostly calcium carbonate with some magnesium carbonate mixed in there as well. So the answer would be calcium.
What happens when you don't clean limescale?
It ruins whatever it's on. If its inside a kettle then you will end up drinking the limescale which isn't very nice.
Is calcium the same as limescale?
Calcium (Ca) is a chemical element. Limescale is a mixture of compounds, the most important being the calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
