RO Membrane
An RO membrane is a thin, semi-permeable layer used in reverse osmosis systems that acts as the core filter to purify water. It works by allowing only water molecules to pass through while blocking a wide range of contaminants, such as dissolved salts, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses, and other impurities. This high-precision filtration is achieved because the pores in the membrane are extremely small, around \(0.0001\) microns, so contaminants are left behind to be flushed out.
Core component: The RO membrane is the central part of a reverse osmosis water purifier. Filtration process: It uses pressure to force water molecules through the membrane. Pore size: The pores are so small that they act as a molecular sieve, letting only pure water pass through. What it removes: It effectively removes a wide array of contaminants including dissolved solids (TDS), salts, heavy metals (like lead and arsenic), chemicals (like chlorine), and microorganisms. Construction: These membranes are typically made of a thin-film composite material with an ultra-thin polyamide active layer on top of a porous support layer.
