precipitaters
Precipitaters, in plural form, are agents or devices that promote precipitation, the process by which a dissolved species forms a solid and separates from solution. In chemistry, precipitation occurs when ions combine to form an insoluble compound. A precipitating agent may be added or solution conditions adjusted to reduce solubility. Precipitation is used in qualitative analysis, gravimetric methods, and water treatment to remove undesired ions or to concentrate solids.
In chemical precipitation, common examples include silver chloride formed when chloride ions react with silver ions,
In industry, electrostatic precipitators are a major class of precipitaters used to remove particulate matter from
Chemical precipitation is also used in wastewater treatment and metal finishing, where additives such as lime,
See also: precipitation reaction; electrostatic precipitator.