hiilivesi

Hiilivesi is a Finnish term that translates to "charcoal water." It is often used to refer to activated charcoal water, which is water that has been filtered through activated charcoal. Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to have a very porous structure, giving it a large surface area. This large surface area allows it to adsorb impurities from water.

The process of filtering water through activated charcoal is believed to remove a variety of substances, including chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and certain heavy metals. This can lead to an improvement in the taste and odor of the water. In some contexts, hiilivesi might be consumed for perceived health benefits, though scientific evidence for many of these claims is limited. It is important to note that activated charcoal filtration is not effective at removing all contaminants, such as dissolved minerals or pathogens.

In Finland, activated charcoal filters are commonly used in household water purification systems. The term hiilivesi itself is straightforward and descriptive of the product. While it is most commonly associated with water purification, the concept of charcoal's adsorptive properties is applied in various other fields, such as in medicine for poisoning treatment and in industrial processes for purification.