My tap has a pH about 7 or so, when I mix my instant ocean RC salt and then test it always seems to go to around 8.2. Does anyone else have this occur? Just curious! Perhaps there is a pH buffer in the salt mix...if so that's awesome!
IO RC buffing pH?
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I am not sure if it does or not, but a simple look at this is the mixing raises PH. When you mix it, this removes CO2 and in turn raises the PH. Provided you are not mixing it in a room with 15-20 people breathing lol.
No worries. Only way to learn is to ask. I could be wrong as well, and it could have a PH buffer in it lol.
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It is normal and expected for an aerated salt mix to have a pH that reflects the total alkalinity present and the CO2 in your home air, just like the ocean.
It won't ever be pH 7. :)
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