Re: Ag+ as desinfectant to keep water drinkable

From: Mark Thorson (nospam_at_sonic.net)
Date: 08/28/04 

Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:50:52 GMT

fvp wrote:

> I used to think that Ag+ + Cl- formed an practically insoluble precipitate.
> Are the Ag+ ions from this precipitate enough to protecting drinkwater
> against algae or other microorganisms? What conc Ag+ is indeed needed - and
> safe to drink - ??? Can one just add Ag as AgNO3?? In the dark is there a
> reduction to metallic Ag? All info is helpfull. Tx in advance. FVP

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