What is silicate measured for?

Silicate (SiO₂) is a dissolved ingredient that occurs in almost all natural waters. Monitoring the silicate concentration is particularly important in the following areas:

• Power plants and steam generation: At high temperatures and pressures, silicate forms extremely hard, glass-like deposits on turbine blades and in steam pipes. These deposits are almost impossible to remove and lead to considerable efficiency losses.
• Boiler feed water: Even low silicate concentrations can cause damage in the high-pressure range. Typical limit values are in the range of a few µg/l.
• Reverse osmosis systems: Silicate can irreversibly foul membranes (silica fouling). Monitoring the permeate protects against costly membrane damage.
• Mixed bed ion exchanger: Control of the exchange capacity – silicate is often one of the first parameters to break through during depletion.

How does the Reagent work?

The silicate Reagents consist of a reagent set with several components for fully automatic silicate determination with the SYCON SiO₂ analyzer. The device automatically takes a water sample, adds the reagents in the correct order and quantity and measures the coloration photometrically.

Two measuring ranges are available: Low Range (0.02-10 mg/l) for the trace range and High Range (10-150 mg/l) for higher concentrations.

Advantages of silicate Reagents

• Two measuring ranges: Low Range (0.02-10 mg/l) and High Range (10-150 mg/l)

  Covered from trace levels to high concentrations

• Fully automatic measurement with the SYCON SiO₂

  Continuous 24/7 monitoring of critical processes

• Reagent sets with coordinated components

  Optimal reaction conditions for precise results

• High-quality raw materials and our own recipe

  Manufactured by RLS Wacon – Made in Germany

• Single batch calibration

  Consistently high precision with every delivery

• 24 months shelf life

  Cost-efficient stockpiling

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