Evaluating Biopolymer Phosphonate Blends as Gypsum Scale Inhibitors for Industrial Waters

摘要

This study covers the evaluation of biopolymer phosphonate blends as gypsum scale inhibitors for industrial waters. It has been observed that the presence of 2-phosphonobutane 1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid (PBTC) exhibits a synergistic effect on the performance of biopolymer (carboxymethyl inulin). Characterization of gypsum crystals formed in the presence of biopolymer phosphonate blends by optical microscopy confirmed morphological changes in the crystals.