Temporary hardness of water is primarily due to the presence of:
HARDNESS OF WATER Hardness of water is defined as the 'soap destroying power of water' Hardness of water is of two types Types of hardness Underlying causes Temporary hardness (carbonate hardness) Calcium & magnesium salts of bicarbonates Permanent hardness (non - carbonate hardness) Calcium & magnesium salts of sulfates/ chlorides/ nitrates Hardness of water is expressed in terms of milliequalents per litre (meq/L) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) 1 meq/L hardness = 50 mg CaCo3 (50 ppm) per litre of water Softening of drinking water is done if hardness is > 150 mg/L
Calcium and magnesium sulphates
Calcium and magnesium chlorides
Calcium and magnesium bicarbonates
Calcium and magnesium nitrates
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