Definitions for "Sulphate"
Alkaline process of cooking pulp also known as the kraft process. Wood chips are cooked to a high brightness without fiber degradation in a substance of sodium sulfate and sodium sulfide.
Occurs naturally in all source waters and is not removed during water treatment. The concentrations present in unsoftened water do not present any risk to health. 250 mg/l
carbonate ratio - The proportion of sulphates to carbonates, or alkalinity expressed as carbonates, in boiler water. The proper maintenance of this ratio has been advocated as a means of inhibiting caustic embrittlement.
Keywords:  sulphur, salt, preferred, acid, plants
A salt of sulphuric acid.
The form of sulphur that is preferred by plants (SO4-).
Keywords:  pbso, lead, common, term
Common term for lead sulphate. (PbSO4.)