Calcium Hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound and it is one of the calcium salt with Ca (ClO2 or CaCl2O2 chemical formula. It is a It is a white granular solid with an odor of chlorine.

It is widely used in various industries such as water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

It is relatively stable and more readily available than sodium hypochlorite, which is used as (liquid bleach). it also increases water pH, so it is advised to acidify the water during the disinfection process. All forms of this product contain insoluble residues that form sediments in the solution. Removal of sediments prior to injection of sodium hypochlorite is of great importance

Advantages :

• Easy transport and storage
• highly effective when correctly used

Disadvantages :

• Corrosive
• precautions should be taken in handling
• evaporates/disintegrates upon contact with air
• light and high temperatures
• Short shelf-life

chemical and physical properties of  Calcium Hypochlorite

In the table below some of the chemical and physical properties of this product are mentioned. All data that is mentioned in this table is gathered from Wikipedia website:

Applications of Calcium Hypochlorite

this product can be used as:

• Drying and strengthening agent
• Retention agent
• Filter agent
• Wastewater treatment
• Oil chemical assistants

A point-of-use disinfection system consists of very simple equipment. People who use rivers, lakes and wells for drinking can purify and disinfect the water they use by providing water purifiers and water storage tanks. A bottle or package is made of water purifiers and a water storage tank

Even in the developed world, point-of-use systems can be a life-saver when natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, disrupt water supplies. Clean, safe water is a public health MUST and it helps to provide it, especially where it is needed most.

Safety

Toxic, irritating to the skin. Noncombustible, but will accelerate the burning of combustible materials.

References:

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