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water of hydration |
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water of hydration [′wȯd·ər əv hī′drā·shən] (chemistry) Water present in a definite amount and attached to a compound to form a hydrate; can be removed, as by heating, without altering the composition of the compound. Also known as water of crystallization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It also releases water of hydration similar to ATH. It retards combustion by absorbing heat endothermically, cooling the substrate, promoting char formation, and ultimately decomposing to release its water of hydration, similar to alumina trihydrate (ATH). The water of hydration of both of these materials provide the initial flame retardancy. |
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