The measurement of water hardness is typically expressed in grains per gallon.
The measurement of grains per gallon is used to determine water hardness.
To determine the level of hard water grains per gallon in your water supply, you can use a water testing kit or contact your local water utility for information on water hardness levels in your area. Hard water is typically measured in grains per gallon (GPG) or parts per million (ppm).
3.4- 5.5 grains per gallon as CaCO3. Here is the watr quality report for Chattanooga TN http://www.amwater.com/files/TN_0000107_TWQ.pdf
The hardness of water is typically measured using the "grains per gallon" (GPG) scale in the United States or the "parts per million" (ppm) scale in other regions. These scales quantify the concentration of minerals, usually calcium and magnesium, that cause water hardness.
no it's the mineral content
The hardness limit of water is typically referred to as the maximum amount of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, that can be present in water before it is considered hard. This limit is often expressed in terms of grains per gallon (gpg) or parts per million (ppm), with water classified as hard if it exceeds around 7 gpg or 120 ppm of hardness minerals.
The hardness of water is actually a measurement of the mineral content in water, specifically the amount of calcium and magnesium ions present. It is not a measure of acidity but rather refers to the ability of water to form scale or soap scum.
The amount of calcium and magnesium in water determines its hardness.
A pH of 10 is often used when testing water hardness because it ensures that all carbonates and bicarbonates present in the water are fully ionized, allowing for accurate measurement of the total hardness. At this pH, the calcium and magnesium ions in the water form insoluble precipitates, which can be quantified to determine the hardness level. The high pH also helps to minimize interference from other ions in the water on the hardness measurement.
If there was a gallon of water before it was frozen then it weighs the same. Fresh water has a density of 1Kg/liter Water ice has a density of 0.9167Kg/l A gallon is a volume measurement, so a gallon of ice weighs less than a gallon of water. The short answer is about 380 grammes or 13.5 Oz.
Magnesium sulfate (MgSo4) does not cause hardness of water.
gallons of what? a gallon is a measure of volume, and a kilogram is a measure of weight. a gallon of frying oil