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KDF Oxidation Reduction Process in water filters:
KDF is a patented product a major advancement in water treatment
and water filtration technology that works on basic process known as REDOX
(oxidation/reduction) principles, representing a new and unique way of
water processing medium which by its natural process of electrochemical
oxidation/reduction and adsorption action reduces and/or removes many
unwanted contaminants from water.
KDF medium is a versatile, specially formulated high purity, bimetal
material. This product operates as a multifunctional medium which has
superior capabilities of de-chlorination of drinking water and reduces
dissolved heavy metals in water supplies.
The media inhibits bacteria growth (fungi, algae and mold) and reduces
lime scale, mold, and fungi. throughout the entire unit. In fact,
testing has shown that it reduces it up to 90%; thus eliminating the
need for silver, commonly used in carbon-only filters. Silver is
considered a pesticide by the EPA and, as such, must be registered with
EPA.
Patented KDF media consists of a high purity copper-zinc formulation.
These substances exchange electrons or bond with chlorine and other
metals contained in the water to create harmless substances.
KDF is completely safe and meets EPA and FDA standards for levels of
zinc and copper in potable water, so the process is not toxic and does
not cause any adverse side effects.
• What is KDF?
Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) is a high-purity copper-zinc
formulation that uses a basic process known as redox
(oxidation/reduction) to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and
hydrogen sulfide from water supplies.
• How does KDF Work?
In short, the KDF redox process works by exchanging electrons with
contaminants. This “give and take” of electrons converts many
contaminants into harmless components. During this reaction, electrons
are transferred between molecules, and new elements are created. Some
harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Others are
electrochemically bound to the KDF media.
• What Contaminants Does KDF Remove?
KDF process media works to reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen
sulfide, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium, chromium,
bacteria, algae, and fungi. Redox media removes up to 98% of
water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead, mercury,
copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. In most cases,
more than 98% of chlorine is removed if operated within recommended
flow rates.
• Will KDF remove Iron from the Water?
Redox media alloys function as catalysts to change soluble ferrous
cations (positively-charged ions) into insoluble ferric hydroxide,
which can be removed with regular backwashing. With enough oxygen
dissolved in the water, iron removal rates of 98 percent or better are
common.
• How Does KDF Remove Chlorine from the Water?
High-purity copper-zinc redox media consistently remove 99% of free
chlorine by electrochemically reducing dissolved chlorine gas to
water-soluble chloride ions.
• How does KDF Remove Hydrogen Sulfide from the Water?
When hydrogen sulfide contaminated water enters the KDF filter, the
copper in the KDF media loses an electron and the sulfur gains an
electron and copper sulfide and water are formed. The copper sulfide
is insoluble in water and can be backwashed off the KDF filter media
• Will the KDF process media remove heavy metals such as lead from the water?
KDF media remove up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged
ions) of lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved
metals. When filtered through KDF media, soluble lead cations are
reduced to insoluble lead atoms, which are electroplated onto the
surface of the media. Other heavy metals bond to the media and may be
recovered when the exhausted media pass through a copper smelter.
• Will the KDF process media control microorganism growth in the water filters?
KDF media are incorporated into carbon blocks and other matrices for
bacteria control and scale reduction. The oxidation/reduction potential
(ORP) shift by a factor of -300mV or more for water filtered through
redox media controls microorganism growth. Treating water reduces
bacteria and other microorganisms by disrupting electron transport,
causing cellular damage. KDF process media also kill bacteria by direct
electrochemical contact and by the flash formation of hydroxyl radicals
and hydrogen peroxide, both of which interfere with a microorganism’s
ability to function..
• Will the KDF filter systems add any toxic substances to the water?
KDF process media are completely safe. KDF media meet EPA and Food and
Drug Administration standards for levels of zinc and copper in potable
water, so the process is not toxic and does not cause any adverse side
effects. You may not even realize that KDF process media are working
for you. KDF edia is the core product of many filtration systems, and
can be used in conjunction with other products to provide superior
purification
October 15th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
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October 15th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
Water is so essential to the body and that’s what most says. But, there’s always some fear with the water that one drinks because of pollution. For me, it’s good to have discovered this site where it offers the best water purifiers that are so …
October 15th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
Water is so essential to the body and that’s what most says. But, there’s always some fear with the water that one drinks because of pollution. For me, it’s good to have discovered this site where it offers the best water purifiers that are so …
October 15th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
Water is so essential to the body and that’s what most says. But, there’s always some fear with the water that one drinks because of pollution. For me, it’s good to have discovered this site where it offers the best water purifiers that are so …
October 15th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
Water is so essential to the body and that’s what most says. But, there’s always some fear with the water that one drinks because of pollution. For me, it’s good to have discovered this site where it offers the best water purifiers that are so …
October 15th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
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October 15th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
New advances in Water Filtration | Water Pro…
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