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The condition of pH between 7-14. The chief cause of alkalinity in brewing water is the bicarbonate ion (HCO 3 -1 ).
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The ability of water to maintain a stable pH. Controlled by the amount of carbonate ions present in the water. Also called Buffering Capacity. See KH.
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| alkalinity |
having a pH greater than 7.
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Alkalinity is useful in removing acidic, fatty and oily soils. Soap and soap-based products are alkaline and perform well only in an alkaline medium. Detergent products can be formulated at any level of alkalinity determined by the cleaning task to be performed.
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a pressure- and temperature-independent property of water that determines in part the carbon content. Formally defined as the equivalent sum of the bases that are titrable with strong acid.
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