Hydration state changes dissolution speed, bulk density and the alkalinity delivered per kilo — which is why the same cleaning formulation performs differently on each grade.
Rules of thumb
Anhydrous for maximum alkalinity per kilo and dry blends, pentahydrate for balanced handling, nonahydrate where rapid dissolution matters most.
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