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Greetings,
I operate a tree care company in New Mexico and have a related experience with potassium water softeners. I have found that the back flush from water softeners eventually causes severe plant damage if the back flush water is continually in one area. If the water goes into a septic system the trees near the leach field often suffer after 5 or more years. If the water drains out on the ground somewhere the trees near the area will suffer. The only solution I have implemented is to attach a movable hose to the softener back flush output which is relocated every 2 weeks or so, depending on how often it runs. The water is ok for landscape irrigation as long as it is not left in one location too long.
The soils we have here are high clay content and therefore leaching of the potassium is very slow. Hope this helps.
Ray Grigsby friendsofthetrees@earthlink.net
What else can I help you with?
What contains potassium chloride?
Potassium chloride is commonly found in salt substitutes, as well as some electrolyte replacement drinks and supplements. It is also used in medical settings for intravenous infusion to replenish depleted potassium levels in the body.
Is potassium chloride soluble or insoluble in water?
Often tap water contains dissolved metal ions that can produce undesirable effects. This so-called "hard" water can cause rings to form in bathtubs, cause buildup in pipes and reduce the effectiveness of many detergents. Thus a water softener, such as potassium chloride, is often used to remove these ions.
What will you see when you dissolve potassium chloride with water?
Potassium chloride is soluble in water, so when you dissolve it, a colourless solution will be observed. I hope this helps!
Does potassium chloride turn in to a homogeneous mixture in water?
Yes, when potassium chloride is mixed with water, it forms a homogeneous solution. The potassium chloride molecules become evenly distributed throughout the water, resulting in a clear and uniform liquid.
What method is used to prepare potassium chloride?
Potassium chloride is typically prepared by reacting potassium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid, resulting in the formation of potassium chloride and water. Alternatively, it can be obtained from the process of fractional crystallization of a solution containing potassium and chloride ions.
What is a water softener pellet made of?
Pellets are made from potassium chloride (KCl).
What kind of chemicals does a water softener use?
Water softeners typically use salt or potassium chloride to remove minerals such as calcium and magnesium from hard water. When hard water passes through the resin bed in the water softener, the sodium ions in the salt or potassium chloride exchange places with the calcium and magnesium ions, softening the water.
What contains potassium chloride?
Potassium chloride is commonly found in salt substitutes, as well as some electrolyte replacement drinks and supplements. It is also used in medical settings for intravenous infusion to replenish depleted potassium levels in the body.
Does anyone else have an allergic reaction to a potassium water softener?
My family installed a water softener with potassium chloride and ever since then I have gotten very dry skin on my face complete with a red, bumpy, itchy rash. The rash also occurred on the tops of my arms and shoulders, which has never happened to me before. I would actually like to know if this could be caused by the water softener also...
What is the word equation for potassium chloride and water?
The word equation for the reaction between potassium chloride and water is: potassium chloride + water → potassium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid.
Is potassium chloride soluble or insoluble in water?
Often tap water contains dissolved metal ions that can produce undesirable effects. This so-called "hard" water can cause rings to form in bathtubs, cause buildup in pipes and reduce the effectiveness of many detergents. Thus a water softener, such as potassium chloride, is often used to remove these ions.
Will the solution of potassium chloride and water conduct electricity or not explain?
Yes, a solution of potassium chloride and water will conduct electricity. When potassium chloride (an electrolyte) dissolves in water, it dissociates into potassium ions and chloride ions which can carry electric current.
What happens when you put potassium chloride into water?
The potassium reacts with the water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is very exothermic, and the hydrogen explodes during the reaction. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS REACTION! DO NOT ATTEMPT IT ON YOUR OWN!
Does chlorine water and potassium chloride react?
Chlorine water and potassium chloride do not react with each other. Chlorine water is a solution of chlorine gas in water, while potassium chloride is a compound composed of potassium and chloride ions. Mixing them does not result in a chemical reaction.
Does chlorine water react with potassium chloride?
No, chlorine water does not react with potassium chloride. Chlorine water is a solution of chlorine gas in water, while potassium chloride is a compound consisting of potassium and chloride ions. They do not react with each other under normal conditions.
Is sodium chloride and potassium chloride immiscible liquids?
Sodium chloride and potassium chloride are solids that are both miscible in water.
What will you see when you dissolve potassium chloride with water?
Potassium chloride is soluble in water, so when you dissolve it, a colourless solution will be observed. I hope this helps!
