Sodium borohydride is a versatile reducing agent. Is it safe to use in water treatment processes, considering the possible byproducts such as boric acid, Hydrogen gas etc.,
Sodium borohydride is soluble in water, without decomposition, however it reacts vigorously with acid solutions.Sodium borohydride is a source of basic borate salts which can be corrosive.
1. Refer this "Methods for removing heavy metals from water using chemical precipitation and field separation methods" US 6896815 B2,May 24, 2005.
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