Ultrapure water undergoes special treatments that give it specific qualities such as an electrical resistivity greater than 18.2 MΩ-cm at 25°C, a neutral or slightly acidic pH, and an absence of particles and microorganisms, among others.
Due to its high level of purity, this type of water is inert, so it does not react with other substances.
Ultrapure water has applications in industries where high consistency and reliability is required to avoid undesirable reactions, because although purified water has undergone treatment processes, it is likely to contain very low concentrations of contaminants that can interfere in certain processes in industries such as pharmaceuticals, scientific research and the production of electronic equipment.
In the electronics industry, ultrapure water is mainly used in semiconductor manufacturing and other processes, such as the production of touch screens, LCD or OLED technology and storage devices.
The presence of impurities in these applications would compromise results, yields and quality standards, underlining the imperative need for this type of water in highly specialized and precise fields.
This water quality is achieved through advanced techniques such as reverse osmosis, deionization, filtration and ultraviolet light treatment. If the water is not treated correctly with the proper equipment and processes, the products will suffer from contaminations that will affect their final quality.