Calcite Media 0.5 Cu Ft

Calcite Media to Raise PH in Water

Description:

Calcite is a crushed and screened white marble media which can be used to neutralize acidic or low pH waters to a neutral, less corrosive effluent.

SPECIFICATION

• 0.5 Cu Ft Bag / 50Lbs Bag
• Naturally occurring material 
• Low uniformity coefficient for maximum contact for controlled pH correction 
• Slower reacting for controlled pH correction 
• Color: Near white Bulk
• Mesh Size: 16 x 40
• Effective Size: 0.4 mm
• Composition: CaCO3 , 95% min. MgCO3 , 3.0% max

CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION

• A gravel support bed is recommended
• Water pH range: 5.0-7.0
• Bed depth: 24-30 in.
• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.) Backwash rate: 8-12 gpm/sq. ft
• Backwash Bed Expansion: 12% minimum
• Service flow rate: 3-6 gpm/sq. ft. but may be modified to adapt to local conditions

Product #MED MCALCITE