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pH/KH/CO2 formula?
We've all seen charts that let you find CO2 content by cross-
referencing KH and pH values, like the chart at the bottom of this
page:
http://www.hallman.org/plant/booth1.html
Surely there is some formula that these charts are created with.
Does anyone know what the formula is? I'd like to know what it is
so that I can plug in any values I want and solve for any variable I
want rather than having to consult a chart with a limited set of
values. I can see trends on the chart (like a tenfold increase in
CO2 means a full one-point pH drop), but that's not enough for me
to figure out the formula involved. I'm sure the formula would involve
logarithms, but that's why I kept my TI-86 from high school.
Also, the above-linked page says that a normal equilibrium level for
CO2 in water (no CO2 being produced or consumed, just
equilibrium with the atmosphere) is about 2-3ppm. Is this correct,
and is there a more specific/exact value, or does it vary?
If you reply, please CC me; I'm subscribed to the digest and want
to start playing with my brand-new CO2 cylinder soon.