​What is pH?

How does pH affect the product's cleanability and corrosiveness? pH (hydrogen potential)

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the solution is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 (pH), the midpoint of 0 on the pH scale shows neutrality, ie the "neutral" solution is neither acidic nor basic. A value less than 0 indicates acidity, and a value larger than 0 indicates alkalinity. It is important to understand that pH is an indicator of strength, not volume; that is, temperature indicates how much heat a substance has and it does not indicate the amount of heat a substance has.

The pH is logarithmic, which means continuous operation (any unit within the pH range causes a 10-fold increase in alkalinity or acidity).

As a general rule of thumb, as the pH rises, the cleaning performance of typical oily soil improves. It is preferable to remove some stains like hard water deposits with acid.

Products at both extremes (pH less than 1 or above pH 13) are very pressure and corrosive. Examples include sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid at acid ends and caustic soda at base ends. Solutions using phosphoric acid or sulfamic acid detergents can usually be described as "safe" acids compared to stronger acids in the pH range slightly lower than 2. Of course, as described on the product safety data sheet, always follow the necessary safety precautions (eye and hand protection).

As an example of its non-aggressive behavior compared to a strong acid, products containing sulfamic acid or phosphoric acid did not chemically attack the nylon carpet. On the other hand, hydrochloric acid or powdered acid based products basically dissolve the fibers.

In addition to the two extreme pHs, the pH scale is a secondary factor in the intrinsic properties of certain chemicals from a corrosive point of view. For example, the pH of Celebrex Carbonate (containing phosphoric acid) is in the range of 5. Concentration (35%) The pH of the hydrogen peroxide solution is about 5. Sodium carbonate soda may cause slight irritation to the eyes and does not cause permanent damage. However, a 35% hydrogen peroxide solution causes chemical burns to the skin and mucous membranes. Therefore, another pH factor does not corrode the product to the surface.

So what does pH mean for water? Basically, pH is a good indicator of whether water is hard or soft. The pH of pure water is 7. Typically, water having a pH below 7 is considered acidic and water having a pH above 7 is considered alkaline. The normal pH range of the surface water system is 6.5 - 8.5 and the pH range of the groundwater system is 6 - 8.5. Alkalinity is a measure of the ability of water to resist changes in pH, which tend to make water more acidic. It is necessary to measure alkalinity and pH to determine the corrosivity of water

The neutral pH of 7 in the middle of the pH scale is considered pure water. Unfortunately, not all available water is pure water, the possibility of actual neutral levels is actually rare in practice. But why does pH change? Variation is caused by various factors that influence the alkalinity and acidity of water. The main and most common cause of this situation is the bedrock where soil composition and water are located. The pH of the water here may be affected by the type of rock and the acidity of the water may be neutralized. Another factor may be the growth of organic matter and plants near the water It may also affect acidity. Plants also release carbon dioxide in the form of cell respiration and during its degradation. This carbon dioxide reacts only with water to increase acidity. Other factors include acid rain, chemical waste disposal, coal mine drainage and so on.

Is the soil alkaline, neutral or acidic? Most plants grow best in neutral pH soils, but some plants like slightly acidic and other slightly alkaline soils. What is the pH of the soil in your garden? What is the pH of the water in contact with the soil? You will learn about this scientific project. When soil and water meet, their acidity interacts and affects both. After all, water is discharged and the acid content of the soil is slightly different. Soil acidity is very important as it determines which plants can grow there and how easily the roots will extract the necessary nutrients to survive soil acidity or alkalinity. For water and soil, acidity is measured on the pH scale, which is a negative logarithmic scale, and each value increases or decreases by 10 times. The ratio is 7 in the center and the pH is neutral (pure water etc.)