You ask and we answer! MgWater Technical Director Matt Madolora offers solutions to common water treatment problems.

QUESTION: Is it possible to assess the consistency and reliability of different Mg(OH)2 treatment solutions to compare quality?

ANSWER: Yes. Multiple bench scale tests can help compare and confirm the quality of Mg(OH)2:

Tests that measure Sodium, Calcium, and neat slurry pH would confirm product samples have not been amended with any hazardous chemicals such as caustic soda or a lime-based product. A supplier may add such chemistries to create an appearance of improved reactivity to the test. 

Requiring a minimum and maximum viscosity range can help assess both stability and flowability. 

It is standard across many municipalities that all magnesium hydroxide deliveries must maintain a solids variation of no more than +/- 1% as any greater variation can lead to inconsistent treatment and other issues. 

Premier Magnesia has spent millions of research dollars and decades of time creating a stable slurry. Ask us how our 60% Magnesium Hydroxide Slurry is the most concentrated form of consistent and reliably superior aqueous alkalinity commercially available.

Would you like to connect with one of our technical experts at Premier Magnesia to discuss Mg(OH)2 quality? Contact us today.