OXIDATION REDUCTION PROCESS
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media is a major advancement in water
treatment technology that works on basic process known as REDOX
(oxidation/reduction) principles, representing a new and unique way of water
processing medium which by its natural process of electrochemical
oxidation/reduction and adsorption action reduces and/or removes many unwanted
contaminants from water.
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) medium is a versatile, specially formulated
high purity, bimetal material. This product operates as a multifunctional medium
which has superior capabilities of de-chlorination of drinking water and reduces
dissolved heavy metals in water supplies.
The media inhibits
bacteria growth (fungi, algae and mold) and reduces lime scale, mold, and fungi.
throughout the entire unit. In fact, testing has shown that it reduces it up to
90%; thus eliminating the need for silver, commonly used in carbon-only filters.
Silver is considered a pesticide by the EPA and, as such, must be registered
with EPA.
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media consists of a high purity copper-zinc
formulation. These substances exchange electrons or bond with chlorine and other
metals contained in the water to create harmless substances.
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media is completely safe and meets EPA and FDA
standards for levels of zinc and copper in potable water, so the process is not
toxic and does not cause any adverse side effects.
What is Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media?
It is a high-purity copper-zinc formulation that uses a basic process known as
redox (oxidation/reduction) to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and
hydrogen sulfide from water supplies.
How does Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media Work?
In short, the Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media works by exchanging electrons with contaminants. This "give and take" of electrons converts many contaminants into harmless
components. During this reaction, electrons are transferred between molecules,
and new elements are created. Some harmful contaminants are changed into
harmless components. Others are electrochemically bound to the Redox (Oxidation/reduction
process) media.
What Contaminants Does Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media Remove?
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media works to
reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide, lead, mercury, calcium
carbonate, magnesium, chromium, bacteria, algae, and fungi. Redox media removes
up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead, mercury,
copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. In most cases, more than
98% of chlorine is removed if operated within recommended flow rates
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process) media
alloys function as catalysts to change soluble ferrous cations
(positively-charged ions) into insoluble ferric hydroxide, which can be removed
with regular backwashing. With enough oxygen dissolved in the water, iron
removal rates of 98 percent or better are common.
How Does
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
Remove Chlorine from the Water?
High-purity copper-zinc redox media consistently remove 99% of free chlorine by
electrochemically reducing dissolved chlorine gas to water-soluble chloride
ions.
How does Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
Remove Hydrogen Sulfide from the Water?
When hydrogen sulfide contaminated water enters the Redox (Oxidation/reduction
process)
media
filter, the copper in the Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
loses an electron and the sulfur gains an electron and copper sulfide and water
are formed. The copper sulfide is insoluble in water and can be backwashed off
the Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
filter media.
Will the
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
remove heavy metals such as lead from the water?
Redox
(Oxidation/reduction process)
media
remove up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead,
mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. When filtered
through Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media,
soluble lead cations are reduced to insoluble lead atoms, which are
electroplated onto the surface of the media. Other heavy metals bond to the
media and may be recovered when the exhausted media pass through a copper
smelter.
Will the
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
control microorganism growth in the water filters?
Redox
(Oxidation/reduction process)
media
are incorporated into carbon blocks
and other matrices for bacteria control and scale reduction. The
oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) shift by a factor of -300mV or more for
water filtered through redox media controls microorganism growth. Treating water
reduces bacteria and other microorganisms by disrupting electron transport,
causing cellular damage.
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
also kill bacteria by direct
electrochemical contact and by the flash formation of hydroxyl radicals and
hydrogen peroxide, both of which interfere with a microorganism's ability to
function.
Will the
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
filter systems add any toxic substances to the water?
Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
are completely safe. Redox (Oxidation/reduction process)
media
meet EPA and Food and Drug Administration standards for levels of zinc and
copper in potable water, so the process is not toxic and does not cause any
adverse side effects. You may not even realize that
Redox (Oxidation/reduction
process)
media
are working for you. Redox(Oxidation/reduction process) media
is the core product of many filtration systems, and can be used in conjunction
with other products to provide superior purification.
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