Reverse Osmosis and Deionization

Definition

Membrane and ion-exchange technologies used to remove dissolved ions and produce high-purity water.

Reverse osmosis and deionization appear repeatedly as the control route for scaling drivers, corrosion concerns, and passive ions. Silica polymerization and scale can severely limit reverse osmosis recovery rates. Demineralization drives water toward ultrapure resistivity by stripping out charge-carrying ions.

Related concepts

Passive Ions and Tracers · Silica Polymerization · Scaling Drivers

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