A thermodynamic study of struvite plus water system

Equilibrium analysis of the system with MgNH4PO4 center dot 6H(2)O (struvite) is taken as an interesting example of two-phase system where a change in solid phase composition (conversion) is affected by hydrolytic phenomena. The problem is presented in a comprehensive manner, based on results obtained from calculations made according to iterative computer program. The complex nature of phenomena occurred, with side effects resulting from presence of carbonate species, is explained. The analytical and physicochemical aspects of the matter are considered. (c) 2005 Published by Elsevier B.V.