The efficacy and selection of drinking water acidifier
Release time:
Oct 31,2023
Water is the first nutrient. There are pathogenic bacteria, possible viruses and sediment impurities in drinking water. Compared with hardware improvement, adding acidifier is the most cost-effective way to purify water quality.
1. The efficacy of drinking water acidifier
1) the primary effect is to reduce the pH value.For the current special period, the purpose of using drinking water acidifier is to reduce the concentration of bacteria and viruses in drinking water, reduce the risk of disease, reduce the number of bacteria and viruses entering livestock and poultry through drinking water, and reduce the immune burden.
pH 4 is the lifeline of most viruses and bacteria, so adding acidifier to drinking water should be added in sufficient amount according to the recommended amount to reduce the pH to below 4, otherwise it is a waste.
Fig.1 The pH range of some pathogenic bacteria and viruses can grow
2) followed by the lack of gastric acid to help digest protein.SuchWhen weaning pigletsThe production of gastric acid itself is not enough to deal with the high content of plant protein, so there will be "high protein on diarrhea" phenomenon;When heat stressThe pig's gastric acid secretion is reduced, indigestion and anorexia occur; orpostpartum sowThe function of the gastrointestinal tract takes some time to recover, and the acid in drinking water can help digest the protein in the lactation material.
1. Drinking water to add acidifier, will it be "too sour", affecting palatability?
According to the online public information, the pH value of vinegar is generally between 2.8 and 3.8, the pH value of carbonated drinks is 2.42, the pH value of functional drinks is 2.87, the pH value of tea drinks is 2.99, the pH value of fruit juice drinks is 3.12, and the pH value of pulp drinks is 3.45.An Chi Chanrunfeng 1kg is mixed with 2000kg of water, and the pH value of the water is 3.5, which is acceptable for livestock and poultry. Moreover, adding Chanrunfeng to drinking water can dissolve sediment in the water, eliminate the "fishy" taste of the water, and instead help improve the palatability of the water.
2. How to choose an acidifier?
For drinking water acids, organic weak acids are safer and milder than inorganic strong acids. Common organic weak acids include formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, etc. The acidity coefficient (pKa) is an index to evaluate the ability of acid to provide hydrogen ions. The smaller the pKa value, the stronger the ability to dissociate hydrogen ions, and the more the pH value of the aqueous solution drops.
Table 1 Acidity coefficients of several organic acids
Fumaric acid and citric acid have 2 and 3 carboxyl groups (-COOH) respectively, corresponding to 2 and 3 acidity coefficients, because the h on the carboxyl group is dissociated one by one, and the more h dissociates, the more difficult it is to dissociate the h on the remaining carboxyl group.
Chang Runfeng usage:
1. Add regular, add 1kg of water to 2000kg, and the pH value of water is lower than 3.5.
2. The water is alkaline, there is sediment in the water, the water line is cleaned, etc., 2~3kg of water is added to 2000kg of water.
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