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Hardness Phosphate Control Boiler Treat is a chemical formulation developed for steam boiler water treatment.
Hardness Phosphate Control Boiler Treat is formulated as a corrective phosphate for boiler water treatment following primary decarbonization through ion exchange, as well as for the treatment of non-decarbonized feed water in steam boilers. It is intended for use with soft to medium-hard water, provided that the total hardness does not exceed 2.7 mol/m³ (270 ppm as CaCO₃).
Due to its stabilizing properties, Hardness Phosphate Control Boiler Treat protects feed lines against scale formation. The sludge formed inside the boiler undergoes flocculation, resulting in a loose, flaky structure that can be easily discharged through blowdown. In addition, the boiler surfaces are safeguarded against corrosion, and continuous application helps reduce existing scale deposits.
Oxygen-binding components react with residual dissolved oxygen present in feed water and boiler water, thereby minimizing corrosion risks. The formulation also contains antifoaming agents that prevent foam formation in highly alkaline conditions or when boiler water salt concentrations are elevated.
Hardness Phosphate Control Boiler Treat is non-volatile.
The product should be applied after primary decarbonization by ion exchange and is suitable for all types of steam boilers, excluding disposable heating boilers. A 1–2% solution is dosed to maintain 10–15 ppm P₂O₅ in boiler water. Typically, a dosage of 5–6 g/m³ of product is sufficient for feed water. If insufficient thermal deaeration results in oxygen levels exceeding 2 mg/l, it is recommended to use a dedicated RXSOL OxyControl containing a higher concentration of oxygen-binding agents.
For feed water treatment, the solution is continuously dosed at 1–2% to maintain 10–15 ppm P₂O₅ in boiler water. Generally, when total hardness is approximately 20 ppm (as CaCO₃), a dosage of 10–15 g of product per cubic meter of feed water is required. The precise dosage depends on both total and carbonate hardness and should be determined with support from technical specialists. If the feed water is slightly alkaline, an alkaline-adjusted variant of Hardness Phosphate Control Boiler Treat should be used.