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flocculation

In soils, the artificially induced coupling together of particles to improve aeration and drainage. Clay soils, which have very tiny particles and are difficult to work, are often treated in this way. The method involves adding more lime to the soil.



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It is used in deodorants and antiperspirants and as a flocculant in water purification.
Determination of Flocculant Dosage The dosage not only impacts the oil removal efficiency, but also the cost of medicament.
With the use of certain coagulant or flocculant polymers fed prior to these filters (fed as filter aids), some success has been seen in the removal of particles down to almost 1 micron.
 
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