Calculating Magnesium Hardness as CaCO3
To calculate magnesium hardness, we use this Equation
magnesium hardness (m/L) as CaCO3/equivalent weight of CaCO3
= magnesium (mg/L)/equivalent weight of magnesium
Example:-
A sample of water contains 24 mg/L magnesium. Express this magnesium hardness as CaCO3
Solution
Referring to Equation:
x mg/L /50.045=24 mg/L /12.15
x=24 x 50.045/12.15
=98.9 mg /L
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