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Deionized Water, and sourcing a quality product

 Deionized Water

Deionized Water Uses and sourcing

Deionized  water, also referred to as "DI water"  is water that has been processed using a certain method,  through filtering in carbon and a specific resin to remove ions, and the dissolved mineral salts. During this process, water passes through two types of ion-exchange resin, which swap out positively and negatively charged particles for hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. Next the water is typically filtered through carbon. 

Uses for Deionized water

DI water is in more places than you might think. It is  found in so many common, as well as unusal places, in an array of different applications, from commerical and industrial uses, to even home uses. 

DI water is found in most auto and industrial and commercial batteries. If your batter is weak you might want to  "top off " lead-acid car and truck and industrial and commetcial batteries. Using deionized water rather than tap water prevents impurities within the tap water from reducing the  lifespan of expensive batteries.  It is also used in all kinds of coolants for motors and engines, from automotive to commercial engines used in generators and heavy machinery, and coolant systems and for diluting concentrated antifreeze. Since the presence of salts can be highly corrosive to a car engine, it is important to use deionized water rather than tap water. Deionized water has also been found to work great for washing vehicles  since it minimizes water spot residue that often appear after the water dries. 

DI Water is also used in many other commercial applications. Fire extinguishers typically are charged with DI water, and  particularly those used where an electrical fire may develop. Deionized water has a lower electrical conductivity and is therefore much less likely to cause severe damage to electrical equipment. 

In the home, you might find DI water in nasal washes or netty pots. Fish lovers that have aquarium also prefer to use deionized water to greatly reduce impurities that might harm and lessen the life of aquatic fish and plants.


DI water also helps prevent the development of undesired algae since it lacks silicate and phosphate which are essential nutrients needed by these plants.

Because it has less impurities, and rinses better, deionized water is also often used in chemistry and science laboratories. It is often used  in experiments and also  does an excellent job washing scientific equipment like glassware and tools in the lab. 

WHERE TO BUY DEIONIZED WATER 

You cna always find top quality Deionized water from Level7 Chemical. When you need to buy DO wagter for your chemical and lab use or to use in a closed loop system, choose Level 7 chemica, as they are an excellent source for top quality deionized water

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