October 22, 2016

The Science

The Science of the Agua Dulce Sulfur Burners

The Problem: Water and soil conditions with high pH level as well as bound-up salts or sodium concentrations. Alkaline water and soil accompanied by high levels of carbonates and bicarbonates.

The Solution: The Sulfur Burner, (which burns elemental sulfur), blends SO2 gas with raw alkaline water, creating a mild solution of sulfurous acid which can lower water pH levels.

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Oxidized sulfur creates SO2 gas. The SO2 gas is blended with water to create sulfurous acid (H2SO3). Often times, when diluted with irrigation water, the Sulfurous acid seeks out a dissolved oxygen molecule and creates H2SO4.

The Result: Bicarbonates (HCO3) are often present in irrigation water that is alkali in nature. If the water is acidified using the SS™-10, the bicarbonates will be neutralized.

 

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