Omya Optical® S - ME 78%

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Omya Optical® S - ME 78% is a fine, natural calcium carbonate slurry of high purity, designed for use in the activated sludge process of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.

Chemical Name: Calcium Carbonate

CAS Number: 1317-65-3

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates

Labeling Claims: Natural

Applicable Processes: Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Municipal Wastewater Treatment, Sludge Processing

Synonyms: CaCO3, Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), Calcium carbonate (1:1), Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1)

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  • Neutralization of acidity and stabilization of pH within the activated sludge treatment process.
  • Improved formation of bio-flocs in activated sludge.
  • Reduced bulking and better sedimentation before decantation.
  • Improved dewatering of sludge from municipal wastewater treatment.
  • Improved alkalinity control.

Properties

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Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Carbonate Content99.5%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Median Particle Size (d50%)0.7µmOmya GLS 041, Sedigraph
Solids Content78%Omya GLS 028
Density (Slurry)1965g/cm³Omya GLS 092
pH10-Omya GLS 045
Viscosity (100 rpm, ex works)400mPa.sOmya GLS 015, Brookfield Viscometer

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