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Yes, cleaning up sea water by reverse osmosis produces essentially pure water. Similarly, when sea water freezes, the sea ice consists of essentially pure water, as the salt particles are prevented from forming part of the ice crystal matrix.

If you merely used a size graded filter, then most of the solutes in the sea water would still remain, the calcium, magnesium compounds, etc.

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Commercial advantage of using settling instead of filtering to remove particles from a liquid?

I think the commercial advantage is that when settling, the particles settle to the bottom but filtering removes unwanted particles.. For example, people don't want to drink water with unhealthy particles in them, so they filter the water..


What kind of whole house water filter is best for fine dirt particles?

If you only have dirt particles in the water you can go with a 20" Big Blue whole house filtration unit. They usually come with sediment filters and in your case if the dirt is very fine you can get a 1 micron filter and that should remove it all but if there is alot you can go with a dual stage and put either a carbon filter or another sediment.


Why do you need charcoal sand and gravel for the water filter?

the sand and gravel provide physical filtering of the water, and remove large particles. The Charcoal has very small pores, and a large surface area. it removes smaller particles and absorbs some chemicals and odors.


Does salt water or fresh water filter sand gravel soil and pebbles better and why?

Water does not filter particles: it is the other way around. Pebbles, gravel, and sand are used to filter water, with the smallest particle size (sand) filtering the most particulates from the water, whether it is salt water or fresh water.


Why will filtering not separate solute from a solution using the sizes of particles?

A solute is dissolved in the solution, so if for example you are talking about sugar and water, the white sugar is invisible and the water is clear. So when you filter the water/sugar solution everything filters through the filter paper. If the solution is saturated, this means that the water has dissolved as much as possible so there will be some sugar remaining in the solution. If this is to be filtered then the undissolved sugar will remain in the filter paper, separating the sugar/water solution from the undissolved sugar.

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What happens if you filter mechanical mixtures?

. When you filter the water you see dirt in the filter to clean the water, or you see nothing because the water looks clear, it can either be really tiny particles that are too small to be seen or it is actually clear water.


Will a 5 micron water filter remove finer particles than a 25 micron filter?

It should.


How can I effectively address and clear up cloudy water in pools?

To effectively clear up cloudy water in pools, you can use a pool clarifier to help filter out small particles, regularly clean the pool filter, maintain proper water chemistry levels, and brush and vacuum the pool regularly to remove debris.


Is filter paper waterproof?

No, filter paper is not waterproof. It is made to remove particles and impurities from water (like a sieve).


How can you control the turbidity in water?

You can control turbidity in water by using techniques such as filtration, settling, or chemical coagulation. Filtration involves passing water through a filter medium to remove suspended particles. Settling allows particles to settle to the bottom of a container before removing clear water from the top. Chemical coagulation involves adding chemicals to water to bind particles together, making it easier to remove them.


What is a pool filter for?

A pool filter is there to remove particles of foreign matter from the pools water. Without a filter to remove this material it would not take long for the pools water to become cloudy and dangerous to the health of the swimmers.


How do you remove rust particles from well water?

You can install a water filter system with a special iron or rust filter to remove rust particles from well water. Another option is to use a water softener with an iron removal function. Regular maintenance and flushing of the system will also help prevent rust particles from building up in the water.


What method of separation would you use for water and tiny particles floating in it?

A filter paper should be enough to remove small particles suspended in water.


What does a 5 micron filter remove from the water?

A 5 micron filter removes particles and contaminants that are larger than 5 microns in size from the water.


What is the best water filter for a hot water heater?

The best water filter for a hot water heater is a sediment filter. It helps to remove particles and debris from the water, preventing them from accumulating in the heater and causing damage.