Essays on Oxidizing

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The need for clean water for use by humanity has since time immemorial been an area of concern with scientists and scholars inventing methods that prove to be more efficient than their predecessors. The ultimate goal has always been the removal of undesirable chemicals and pathogens that would, however, render the water unfit for human and industrial consumption. In today’s contemporary society, human activity has culminated into pollution of the natural environment including water catchment areas. This has therefore made water unfit for consumption thereby prompting for more cost-effective and efficient methods for purification of this natural resource. ...

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Corrosion refers to the partial and gradual dissolution of materials used in water treatment and supply systems, pumps, pipes, tanks and valves. In most circumstances, almost all water is corrosive and this may lead to structural failure, water leaks, capacity losses and deterioration of the microbial and chemical water quality (WHO 2011). The pipes used in water distribution are made of different materials such as plastic, metals (galvanized steel, copper, lead and iron), and even concrete. Pipes made from concrete and plastic tend to be corrosion resistant. In piping systems, however, there are several water quality factors working singly ...

a) CH3CH2-O-CH2CH2CH2CH3 The acceptable name for the above structure is 1-Ethoxybutane or butyl ethyl ether. The functional group in the compound is the esther group that joins the ethyl part with the butyl part. Some of the general properties that are essential for a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel to know are as follows. The compound is colorless and can easily be confused for water. The compound is stable but may form peroxides while in store if it is exposed to air. It is highly flammable and not compatible with the oxidizing agents. The compound causes irritation to ...