Basically bicarbonate: Carbonate alkalinity is largely in bicarbonate form at normal pool pH ranges.
Twin buffers: Combining cyanurate and bicarbonate alkalinity can provide better protection for the pool’s pH when adding acid.
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- Defending Your Balance
Building the right buffer may involve more than bicarbonate alkalinity.
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- Phosphate as a Buffer
Phosphates can be used for buffers in certain applications.