Author(s):
Srishti Mandal, Divya Raghunandan, Suneetha V.
Email(s):
srishti.ndmed@gmail.com , divya.raghunandan1@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00717.5
Address:
Srishti Mandal1, Divya Raghunandan1, Suneetha V.2
1School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), VIT University, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India
2Professor, SBST, VIT, Vellore-India-632014
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 11,
Issue - 9,
Year - 2018
ABSTRACT:
The main focus of this study was to observe the effectiveness of Sphagnum peat moss, with respect to reduction of alkalinity and pH, when used as a filter for water. In this study, a prepared alkaline sample of water was passed through a filter containing dry Sphagnum peat moss. The quality of the water thus obtained was measured using a pH meter and phenolphthalein and methyl orange alkalinity test. These tests gave positive results of reduced pH and alkalinity. Thus it was concluded that the water passed through a filter containing Sphagnum peat moss would undergo an overall decrease in alkalinity.
Cite this article:
Srishti Mandal, Divya Raghunandan, Suneetha V.. Effectiveness of Sphagnum Peat Moss in Purification of Water. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2018; 11(9): 3909-3912. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00717.5
Cite(Electronic):
Srishti Mandal, Divya Raghunandan, Suneetha V.. Effectiveness of Sphagnum Peat Moss in Purification of Water. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2018; 11(9): 3909-3912. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.00717.5 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2018-11-9-32