Abstract:
A method for inhibiting the deposition of zinc, iron, and mixed zinc-iron metals on the metal surfaces of a scrubber system comprising adding to said scrubber system a water soluble polymer having repeat units (a) and (b) of the structure ##STR1## wherein M is a water soluble cation. This invention is particularly effective at inhibiting zinc, iron, and mixed zinc-iron deposition on the metal surfaces of the fan, fan shroud and mist eliminator of the scrubber system.