Descaler

Descaler is a  chemical used to remove coatings, layers, or deposits from surfaces. These deposits can be of various types:

-Organic sediments: such as algae, bacteria, and fungi. These sediments can form in aquatic systems.

-Rust deposits: Iron oxide that forms in water systems as well as on metal surfaces.

-Mineral deposits: Deposits or scale are formed from the accumulation of minerals such as phosphates, silica, calcium carbonate, and calcium and magnesium in water systems, such as pipes, boilers, and heat exchangers.

When the boiler water evaporates, minerals remain in the boiler and settle on the boiler heating surfaces. If the water in the boiler contains even small amounts of scale-forming materials, the boiler’s internal heating surfaces will soon become covered with scale, leading to overheating, increased fuel consumption and subsequent tube failure. For this reason, we need to clean the steam generator systems regularly. This enables the machines to operate at an optimal level. These products are commonly used to extend the life of various surfaces and improve performance.

Mechanism of action

Descaler works by different mechanisms:

Complex formation: They react with the ions that make up the deposits and form soluble complexes that are easily removed from the surface.

Creating chemical changes: They change the chemical structure of sediments and cause them to dissolve.