Need help with chemistry

[alysak6075]

Hi I have a quick question:

can "
fe2o3 iron oxide desulfurization pellets
"

be used to bind phosphates?

This article says yes, but maybe my reading comprehension sucks:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.php

Thanks for the help!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Likely yes, but the accessible surface area of particles will determine how much it can bind.

 

[alysak6075]

Thank you!!!