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The influence of the duration of rapid mixing on a flocculation process is evaluated by investigating the characteristics of the hydroxide flocs formed under carefully controlled conditions. Two different methods are used for measuring floc dimensions and their distribution. From the experimental results other floc characteristics such as floc strength and size of the flocculi are deduced. Also the reaction constant, the destabilization factor and the growing constant of the coagulation and flocculation process are calculated. Using the influence of rapid mixing time on all floc characteristics and kinetic parameters minimum and maximum limits for the rapid mixing time are deduced.

This article describes how mathematical expressions of the kinetics of flocculation are applied when a hydrolyzing metal salt is used as the coagulant. It includes not only an evaluation of the phenomena observed but also substantial experimental data.