Phosphorus Removal Analysis
As the pH value of the wastewater increases beyond about 10, excess calcium ions will then react with the phosphate, to precipitate in hydroxylapatite: 10 Ca2++ 6 PO 4 3+ 2 OH↔ Ca 10(PO4)*6(OH)2↓ Because the reaction is between the lime and the alkalinity of the wastewater, the quantity required will be, in general, independent of the ...