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Revision as of 16:23, 29 December 2020

Removal of metals by lime sludge (spent lime) used for water softening. Source: Baker et al. (2005).
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Chemical Percent removal
pH=9 pH=10
Lead >95 >95
Cadmium >95 >95
Silver 80 85
Chromium III 70 85
Beryllium 75 >95
Arsenic V 40 75
Arsenic III 15 18
Mercury 20 55
Selenium IV 20 20
Selenium VI; Chromium VI negligible