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ion exchange

/ˈaɪən ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

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/ˈaɪən ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимический процесс, при котором ионы обмениваются между твердым веществом (обычно смолой) и жидким раствором, широко используемый для очистки воды, умягчения, а также в различных промышленных и лабораторных целях.

A chemical process in which ions are exchanged between a solid substance (usually a resin) and a liquid solution, commonly used for water purification, softening, and in various industrial and laboratory applications.

  1. C1formal

    A reversible chemical process in which ions from a solution are exchanged with similarly charged ions attached to an insoluble solid material.

    ruИонный обмен

    • Ion exchange is commonly used in water softening systems to remove calcium and magnesium ions.
    • The laboratory uses ion exchange chromatography to separate proteins.
    • Ion exchange resins are essential in many industrial purification processes.