Plumbosolvency is the ability of a solvent, notably water, to dissolve lead. In the public supply of water this is an undesirable property. In (usually older) consumers` premises plumbosolvent water can attack lead pipes and any lead in solder used to join copper. Plumbosolvency of water can be countered by achieving a pH of 7.5 by increasing the....
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plumbosolvency The ability of a solvent, notably water, to dissolve lead. In the public supply of water this is an undesirable property, in (usually older) consumers' premises plumbosolvent water can attack lead pipes with the result that there is increased lead levels at the tap which is then consumed by drinking.
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