Microscopic view of struvite crystals from urinary sediment....

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Adolfo Sánchez-Blanco, PhD🇪🇸🇺🇸 on Instagram: "This particular stone is a struvite stone. Struvite is a crystalline mineral made of magnesium ammonium phosphate, and it commonly forms in alkaline urine (often associated with urinary tract infections). . When struvite is exposed to a strong acid like hydrochloric acid (HCl), the low pH disrupts the crystal structure. The acid protonates the phosphate component, disrupting the crystal structure. As the structure brea

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This tank had struvite. Those little particles that look like sand and pebbles you see coming out are called struvite. 📍 AKA Kidney stones from unhealthy RV tanks 📍 Chemicals and unnecessary tank treatments can contribute to struvite forming over time. 📍 Off gassing from methylated gasses, urine, and chemicals can be hazardous. 📍 Struvite can trap bad bacteria, creating odors. 📍 Struvite can cause tank blockages and Sensor misreadings. 📍 Struvite can become heavy and cause your tank to sag