Silica LR Reagent 3

Overview

Silica LR reagent 3 measure silica, the constituent that forms the hardest scale in a boiler and the one that limits how far a reverse osmosis plant can be pushed. Silica scale cannot be dissolved off in service, so it is controlled in advance rather than reacted to.

Key features

• Tracks the scale-former that sets the recovery limit on RO and boiler plant
• Ready-made reagent, so there is no weighing or dilution on the bench
• Supplied in the 40 g size, item code PLpow40SiLR3

Silica LR reagent 3 specifications

Applications

Steam boilers and high-pressure plant, reverse osmosis and demineralisation, ion exchange breakthrough monitoring, and cooling circuits on high-silica make-up.

Why buy silica LR reagent 3 from Hadron Group

Hadron Group supplies water treatment chemicals, dosing equipment and analytical products throughout South Africa and the SADC region. We hold silica LR reagent 3 in stock, we can supply the matching photometer, cuvettes and spares, and our technical team will help you settle on the right test set for your plant. Browse the full reagent range or ask us for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Why does silica limit reverse osmosis recovery?
Silica has a low solubility and forms a scale that will not clean off easily, so recovery has to stay below the point where it saturates in the concentrate stream.

Does this reagent work on its own?
Several photometric methods use two or three reagents in sequence. Check which components your method lists, and we will make sure the set is complete before it ships.

How should liquid reagents be stored?
Cool, dry and out of direct sunlight, with the cap firmly closed. Note the batch and expiry on the bottle, and work through the oldest stock first.