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CorrTrapp® is a dissolving, magnesium-based treatment media developed to neutralise acidic water, increase alkalinity and help reduce corrosion risks in drinking-water and industrial water systems.
Acidic, weakly buffered water can attack metallic pipes, fittings, tanks and process equipment. CorrTrapp® gradually reacts with the water to neutralise acidity and release magnesium alkalinity. Under suitable water-chemistry conditions, the resulting pH adjustment and mineral balance can support the development of protective surface films on iron, copper, zinc, nickel and other compatible metallic surfaces. The media provides a phosphate-free alternative for applications where mineral-based pH correction is preferred. Final performance depends on the complete water chemistry, pipe material, temperature, hydraulic conditions and contact time, so each installation should be validated through water analysis and corrosion monitoring.
Phosphate-free treatment / Controlled mineral conditioning
One mineral media.
Multiple corrosion-control applications.
CorrTrapp® can be integrated into properly designed upflow contact vessels for municipal, commercial and industrial water systems requiring acidity neutralisation, alkalinity adjustment or corrosion-risk management.
Municipal Water Distribution
Centralised neutralisation and alkalinity control for city water networks and distribution mains.
Point-of-Entry and Well Water
Conditioning acidic well supplies to protect residential and commercial plumbing from aggressive water.
Boilers and Hot-Water Systems
Preventing acidic corrosion in feed water and heating loops under validated operating guidelines.
Cooling-Water Systems
Maintaining stable pH and alkalinity to safeguard heat exchangers and recirculating loops.
Industrial Process Water
Tailored mineral conditioning for food/beverage, refinery, paint, pigment, and oil/gas water applications.
Acidic Mine and Groundwater
Buffering highly aggressive, low-pH mine drainage and acidified water sources following chemical compatibility checks.
Four treatment functions / Engineered into one mineral media
Gradual Acidity Neutralisation (pH-CONTROL)
The magnesium-based media reacts with acidic water and dissolved carbonic acidity, helping increase pH without continuous liquid-caustic dosing.
Improved Buffering Capacity (ALKALINITY)
CorrTrapp® contributes magnesium alkalinity, helping the treated water resist rapid pH fluctuations and maintain more stable operating conditions.
Support for Protective Surface Films (PASSIVATION)
Under suitable saturation and hydraulic conditions, magnesium-containing mineral films may develop on compatible metallic surfaces and help lower corrosion rates.
Phosphate-Free Water Conditioning (MINERAL-CONDITIONING)
The dissolving mineral media adds magnesium while avoiding conventional phosphate-based chemical dosing. Performance and mineral release should be verified through treated-water testing.
The chemistry behind CorrTrapp®
CorrTrapp® combines acid neutralisation, alkalinity generation and mineral-surface conditioning. Its effectiveness depends on achieving the correct contact time and maintaining appropriate treated-water chemistry.
- Electrochemical Corrosion – Metal corrosion involves anodic metal dissolution ($Fe \rightarrow Fe^{2+} + 2e^-$) and cathodic reduction ($O_2 + 2H_2O + 4e^- \rightarrow 4OH^-$ in aerated near-neutral water).
- Magnesium Oxide Hydration – The magnesium-based media reacts with water to form magnesium hydroxide ($MgO + H_2O \rightarrow Mg(OH)_2$).
- Acid Neutralisation – Magnesium hydroxide consumes acidity and releases magnesium ions ($Mg(OH)_2 + 2H^+ \rightarrow Mg^{2+} + 2H_2O$), increasing pH and improving alkalinity.
- Surface-Film Development – Under appropriate pH, alkalinity and saturation conditions, protective mineral films may form on pipe surfaces to reduce corrosion rates.
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