Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate
Application of Sodium Acetate in Wastewater Treatment

Sodium acetate, with the chemical formula CH3 COONa, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. In wastewater treatment, sodium acetate may be used as a regulator or acid-base neutralizer, with specific uses as follows:

PH regulator: Sodium acetate can be used to adjust the pH value of wastewater. In some cases, wastewater may be too acidic, and adding sodium acetate can neutralize the acidic substances, keeping the pH value of the wastewater within an appropriate range.

Alkaline primer: Sodium acetate, as an alkaline substance, can be used to neutralize acidic substances in wastewater. This helps to increase the alkalinity of wastewater, making it easier to treat or meet environmental discharge standards.

Metal precipitation: In some wastewater treatment processes, sodium acetate may react with some metal ions to form insoluble precipitates. This helps to remove metal ions from the water, making the wastewater cleaner.

Neutralizing agent: In some chemical treatment processes, sodium acetate may be used as a neutralizing agent to neutralize acidic substances in wastewater into neutral or alkaline substances, in order to reduce the impact on the environment.