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Title:

Reverse Osmosis

Url:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/reverse-osmosis.htm

Description: Reverse Osmosis: In reverse osmosis, the idea is to use the membrane to act like an extremely fine filter to create drinkable water from salty (or otherwise contaminated) water. A complete explanation is here along with helpful diagrams.

LC Classification:

Technology -- Chemical technology -- Chemical engineering -- Special processes and operations, A-Z -- Osmosis. Reverse osmosis
Technology -- Railroad engineering and operation -- Railway equipment and supplies -- Car sanitation, heating, lighting, and ventilation -- Drinking water

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Chemistry
Science -- Technology
Science -- Geology

Key Concept:

Chemistry
Chemistry -- Water

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

HowStuffWorks, Inc

Access Rights:

Free access

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