This is a question that I see debated every day, and most of the answers are not well thought out. But as with most water discussions, mis-truths and misconception seem to be the rule as opposed to the exception. So let’s get to it. The first thing to remember about pure water, is that there are very few, if any, commercial sources where an average person could buy pure water.…
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How Pure Is Distilled Water?
There are several different parameters that people use to gauge or rate purity. What is pure for one application, may be unsuitable for another. For instance, water in a medical IV bag would be considered “dirty” in the electronics industry. Water purity is typically measured by the parameters of ionic/dissolved solids, sediment, color, bacteria, volatile organics/carcinogens and overall organics. One of the most popular ways to gauge water quality is…
Distillation
It is good to be back in the saddle posting again. I took a little time to do some work around the house that needed it, and squeezed in some sales calls while attending a scientific conference in Las Vegas. As I promised however, I have returned to talk a bit about distillation as it applies to water, but also to other chemicals as well. What makes distillation so effective…