Chelating agents are water treatment chemicals that bind and neutralize metal ions (like calcium, magnesium, iron, and heavy metals) to prevent scaling, corrosion, and oxidation. By forming stable, water-soluble complexes, they improve water quality and protect industrial equipment. Common chelants include EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), citric acid, and phosphonates, used in boiler systems, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment. They enhance the efficiency of other treatment chemicals while reducing harmful deposits and metal-induced damage in pipelines and machinery.

Activated Carbon (Charcoal)

Original price was: $ 7.00.Current price is: $ 6.81.

Activated carbon is a highly porous, adsorptive material processed to have an exceptionally large surface area (typically 500-1500 m²/g) through thermal or chemical activation of carbon-rich source materials. This versatile adsorbent exists in powdered (PAC), granular (GAC), pelletized, and extruded forms, with pore structures specifically engineered for different applications ranging from water purification to gas treatment. Its extended surface area and complex pore network (micropores <2nm, mesopores 2-50nm, macropores >50nm) enable superior physical adsorption of contaminants through van der Waals forces, as well as chemical interactions with surface functional groups.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Original price was: $ 2.25.Current price is: $ 2.14.

Citric Acid Anhydrous is a white, crystalline organic acid widely used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. It is the anhydrous form of citric acid, meaning it contains no water molecules in its crystal lattice, resulting in higher purity and more concentrated acidic properties compared to its monohydrate form. Derived from natural sources like citrus fruits or produced via microbial fermentation, citric acid anhydrous is valued for its sour taste, excellent chelating ability, and buffering capacity. It serves as a natural preservative, pH adjuster, antioxidant synergist, and cleaning agent, making it a versatile ingredient in many formulations.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Original price was: $ 2.24.Current price is: $ 2.12.

Citric Acid Monohydrate is a white, crystalline powder or granule form of citric acid containing one molecule of water per molecule of acid. It is a natural organic acid commonly derived from citrus fruits or produced by fermentation processes. Citric Acid Monohydrate is widely used as an acidulant, preservative, and chelating agent in various industries. Compared to the anhydrous form, it has a slightly lower acid concentration due to the water molecule but offers excellent solubility and stability. It is prized for its sour flavor, buffering capacity, and ability to bind metal ions, making it indispensable in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.