Salt evaporation ponds in the San Francisco Bay in the United States. 2009-10_31_BOS-SFO_397, by Doc Searls, is used under the CC BY-SA 2.0 license. This image has been modified and is available for re-use under the same license. Use of this image does not constitute an endorsement from the subject or author.
Dry conditions key for salt storage
Salt isn’t finicky about conditions—with one exception: Salt and water don’t mix. Keep moisture at bay, and your product will be easy to process and store. Choose a dome, and you’ll be able to store a lot of it.
Superior moisture protection: The custom PVC airform covering the dome prevents exposure to moisture. The dome’s insulated nature also prevents heating and cooling of the walls and air inside, thus preventing condensation on the walls and protecting the integrity of the product.
For companies eager to work hand-in-hand with a partner who knows the industry, knows the vendors, and knows a good price, look no further than Dome Technology.
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Dome Technology is proud of its history. On May 22, 1979, our founder Barry South and his brother David received a United States patent for thin-shell concrete domes and their construction methods. This is the original patent. Dome Technology has blossomed from humble beginnings in Idaho, USA, into a company that builds world-class storage structures […]
