Phelma Formation 2022

Fundamentals in water chemistry

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Fundamentals in water chemistry (8h), M. Bachet (EDF)

  • Basics in water chemistry
    • Dissolution of gases in water
    • Dissolution and precipitation of solid phases. Solubility limits
    • Water dissociation, pH
    • Aqueous speciation, complexation
    • Oxidation/Reduction
    • Reaction kinetics
    • Non ideal behavior - boiling/bubble point elevation
    • Water/oxide interface - surface charge, sorption


  •  Water chemistry at high temperature
    • Density
    • Dielectric constant
    • Solvation properties


  • Chemistry of the primary circuit