What are the disadvantages of hard water in industry?

Answer 1

Boiling hard water leaves deposits of calcium and magnesium salts in hot-water pipes, boilers, and radiators. These deposits decrease boilers, kettles, and pipes' performance and can produce blockages and even fracturing of the boilers.

Answer 2

Hard water in industry can lead to scale buildup in pipes and equipment, reducing efficiency and increasing energy costs. It can also cause corrosion of metal surfaces, leading to maintenance issues and shortened equipment lifespan. In some industries, hard water can interfere with the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, impacting cleaning processes.

Answer 3

The disadvantages of soft water are 1) Soft water contains more sodium ions than hard water does. Sodium is linked to Heart disease. 2) Soft water dissolves metals such as such as cadmium and lead from metal pipes. Lead is poisonous. Cadmium has been linked to hypertension (but it also dissolves copper which your body needs).

Answer 4

Hard water has been shown to have several disadvantages. Not only does hard water create problems by clogging water lines and forming deposits, it has also been linked with heart and kidney problems.

Answer 5

The advantages of soft water are as follows: 1) It could potentially save you a fortune. 2) Water softening process reduces the build up of limescale in Plumbing and heating pipes, once again this saves maintanence and repairing bills! 3) soft water is clean water to drink and doesn't contain any ions such as sodium etc etc etc

Answer 6

The main one is - salts deposits. Hard water contains dissolved calcium. This sticks to the pipes, and builds up over time. If left untreated, it can completely block a water pipe so that nothing flows through it.

Answer 7

increases water consumption; forms scubs in a container; forms scales on bottles which impairs heat.

Answer 8

Only advantages, not disadvantages.

Answer 9

none

Answer 10

F..k off