Chemistry of MIEX Ion Exchange

Orica Watercare provides a range of anion and cation

resins for use in the removal of target contaminants from
water and wastewater streams.
Anion Exchange

MIEX Resin is mixed with raw water containing the

negatively charged target anions, which exchange for
chloride ions on the resins active sites in a process
referred to as adsorption.
When the resin is loaded, it is separated from the water
and mixed with brine (NaCl) to exhange with chloride
target anions off the resin. This is known as
regeneration.
See the diagram below for an example of the anion
exchange used to remove negatively charged humic and
fulvic acids from water to reduce DOC.

Cation Exchange

MIEX Resin is mixed with raw water containing the

positively charged target cations, which exchange for
sodium ions on the resins active sites in a process
referred to as adsorption.
When the resin is loaded, it is separated from the water
and mixed with brine (NaCl) to exhange sodium with
target anions off the resin. This is known as
regeneration.