What Causes Scaling On Outside Of Copper Plumbing

Engineering | Science | Technology on Instagram: "The white-to-yellowish, rough, crusty buildup you see inside the pipe is limescale (also called calcium carbonate scale or hard water deposits). Why it forms: Tap water in many regions contains dissolved minerals, mainly: • Calcium (Ca²⁺) • Magnesium (Mg²⁺) • Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) These are naturally present in groundwater that passes through limestone, chalk, or other calcium-rich rocks. When water flows through pipes, especially hot water pipes,