Ion Exchange Resin Analysis, IX Sample Analysis >>

Res-Kem provides ion exchange resin analysis for ion exchange resins used in the treatment of water. Res-Kem can do an IX analysis on the resin media in any water softener, deionizer or other water treatment equipment using ion exchange resins. Annual resin analysis helps a user of commercial / industrial water treatment equipment to maintain efficient performance, prevent major problems and budget for upcoming purchases. Ion exchange resin sample analysis is offered to all Res-Kem customers in the United States. Resin analysis can be performed on any manufacturer’s ion exchange resin.

Your resin sample is analyzed for its:

1. Chemical properties - the capacity of the resin to remove ions
2. Physical properties - the percentage of whole, cracked,and broken resin beads
3. Mix - the percentage of cations and anions
4. Regeneration Efficiency (if applicable)
5. Organic Fouling (if applicable)

Some things you may learn from a resin analysis:

1. Whether total replacement of the resin bed is necessary
2. Whether a problem is due to poor resin condition or operational problems.
3. How much longer the resin should last if operating conditions remain constant.
4. Whether or not to "top off" the resin bed.
5. Efficiency of the regeneration process.
6. If the resin bed should be cleaned or "brine squeezed".
7. If the ratio of cation resin to anion resin in a mixed bed unit is correct.

Res-Kem’s experience will help lower your total cost of ownership by providing this expert advice.

Proper Sampling Technique

1. It is important to get a representative resin sample.
2. A "core sample" is resin that is taken from the center of the ion exchange resin bed.
3. When testing for regeneration efficiency is required take a core sample before and after regeneration. Mark each sample accordingly.

How to get a "core sample"?

Remove the manway or top mount valve from the tank. Drive a semi-rigid tube or pipe into the bed and educt or vacuum with a small clean shop type vacuum. A one-quart sample is ideal for resin analysis.

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