Need help Finding CACO3 breakdown

[Redtab78]

I am trying to build a water profile in beersmith 3, based off a recent water report, and was wondering if anyone can help me figure out what to put for my Calcium and for the Bicarbonate.

The report says:
Alkalinity as CACO3 (ppm) is 89-114
Hardness as CACO3 (ppm) is 80-104

But I dont understand how to break that down into calcium and bicarbonate for the mineral profile. I am attaching the report to the thread....I am in the "FENA" colomn of the report

 

[rhys333]

I am trying to build a water profile in beersmith 3, based off a recent water report, and was wondering if anyone can help me figure out what to put for my Calcium and for the Bicarbonate.

The report says:
Alkalinity as CACO3 (ppm) is 89-114
Hardness as CACO3 (ppm) is 80-104

But I dont understand how to break that down into calcium and bicarbonate for the mineral profile. I am attaching the report to the thread....I am in the "FENA" colomn of the report

I don't use Beersmith, so I can't really guide you through this, but it would be a good idea to post your question again in the Brewing Science section. The guys there will have answers for you.

 

[mabrungard]

It's possible to estimate bicarbonate from an alkalinity value, however its iffy to extrapolate calcium content from a hardness value.

Bicarb ~ 1.22 times the alkalinity value (expressed as CaCO3).