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It is used to lower both ph and alkalinity.

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Q: Why is sodium bisulfate used in a pool?
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What is the formula for ammonium bisulfate?

The chemical formula of sodium bisulfate is NaHSO4.


What is dry acid for pools?

You can add dry acid to your pool when your pH is above 7.8


What does pH minus contain?

pH is a measure of the acidity of the pool water - if it is measuring too high then you want to add 'pH minus' which is a form of sodium bisulfate, an acid for in depth explanation go to aquachek.com arm&hammer products are quite relevant to your pool and may save you a little dough in bringing chemical levels into balance: baking soda = sodium bicarbonate washing soda(soda ash) = sodium carbonate


Is hydrochloric acid the same as sodium bisulfate?

No.


Is sodium bisulfate ionic or molecular?

Like all sodium compounds, it is ionic.


How do you get pH lower in the pool without chemicals?

use either muriatic acid or dry acid (sodium bisulfate)


What is the name of NaHSO4 H2O?

The preferred modern name for the compound with the formula NaHSO4.H2O is "sodium acid sulfate monohydrate". This compound was formerly called "sodium bisulfate monohydrate", and some chemists still use the older name.


Is sodium bisulfate soluble in water?

yes. sodium is always soluble. there are no exceptions to this rule.


What is the oxidation number of sulfur in sodium bisulfate?

it's 4


What pool chemicals do I add to restore balance to the pH of the pool?

To raise the pH of your pool you add soda ash (sodium carbonate). To lower the pH of your pool add muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) or sodium bisulfate. You should always add chemicals with the pump running and check your levels again once the newly added chemicals have been circulated around the pool.


How much does 1 gallon of sodium bisulfate weight?

10.2 pounds


Are sodium bisulfate and soda-ash the same?

Yes, sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO4) is a synonym for sodium bisulfate. This material is frequently confused with sodium bisulfite, (NaHSO3). Ben Willliams, Research Chemist Jones-Hamilton Co, manufacturer of Sodium bisulfate