Chemistry: Page 5

pHin: Here To Stay

With a growing user base and a big partnership with Lonza, pHin is gaining momentum — and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Cal Hypo: The Facts

Some things you know — and some you don't — about the sanitizing stalwart.

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Understanding Advanced Oxidation Process

A close look at the chemistry of hydroxyl radicals.

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All About Alkalinity

What exactly is total alkalinity? How does it affect water balance? APSP’s Recreational Water Quality Committee offers answers.

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Test Killers: Common Water Testing Interferences and How to Avoid Them

Common water testing mistakes that can mess up your results and lead you astray.

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Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part II)

How do I prevent pH from decreasing? Does liquid chlorine raise the pH of water? Can I use trichlor as a main source of chlorine? Chemist Bob Lowry answers those questions and more.

Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part I)

How much chlorine does a pool need? How can I quickly balance water? Why is the pH always going up? A chemist answers these questions and more.

Using Air and Acid to Quickly Get Perfect pH/Alkalinity

You really can nail down pH and alkalinity using just air and muriatic acid.

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An Expert's Final Word on Rio's Green Pool

After a flood of speculation that followed the infamous Green Olympic Pool Incident of 2016, one of the industry’s top chemistry experts shares his analysis on what went wrong.

UPDATE: Green Olympic Pool Diagnosed, Drained

Rio organizers finally know why their pools turned green and have taken steps to fix the problem.

Draining the green pool.

AOP + Pools: For Some, the Perfect Match

AOP, or advanced oxidation processing, combines ozone and UV to clear contaminants, cut chlorine, improve bather experience and help protect their health.

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Cyanuric Acid Advances Nanotechnology

A mainstay of pool and spa water treatment is tapped as a possible key to future nanotechnology research.

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