Hypochlorite Sodium
Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the formula NaClO. It is commonly known as bleach or liquid bleach. The combination of chlorine (Cl2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) can indeed produce sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) through a process known as the chloralkali process or chlorination.
Other names: Javel Water – Antiformin – Bleach – Chloride of soda – Liquid bleach
percentage of available chlorine, which ranges from 5% to 16%. The higher the concentration, the stronger the oxidizing and sanitizing properties of the solution.
Application :
Sodium hypochlorite has a wide range of uses across various industries and applications. Some common uses include:
- Disinfection and Sanitization
- Water Treatment
- Swimming Pool and Spa Treatment
- Bleaching Agent
- Industrial Applications
- Disaster Response and Emergency Disinfection
- Surface Cleaning and Deodorizing
Appearance: Greenish- yellow solution
Sodium hypochlorite is versatile and effective oxidizing agent that is commonly known as bleach. Due to its ability to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, it is widely used as a cleaning and sanitizing agent in the food and beverage, healthcare, water treatment, and swimming pool industries, among others.
Sodium Hypochlorite Analysis
|
NO. |
Characteristics |
Unit |
Standard |
|
1 |
Purity as Active Chlorine |
W/V.% |
12-18 |
|
2 |
Appearance |
– |
Clear |
|
3 |
Density at 20°C |
g/mL |
1.13-1.3 |
|
4 |
NaClO3 |
Wt.% |
5.4% of Act.Cl2% Max |
|
5 |
Alkalinity as NaOH |
Wt.% |
1.2 Max |
|
6 |
NaBrO3 of Act. Cl2 |
g/kg |
2.5 Max |
|
7 |
As of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
1 Max |
|
8 |
Cd of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
2.5 Max |
|
9 |
Cr of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
2.5 Max |
|
10 |
Hg of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
3.5 Max |
|
11 |
Ni of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
2.5 Max |
|
12 |
Pb of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
15 Max |
|
13 |
Sb of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
20 Max |
|
14 |
Se of Act. Cl2 |
mg/kg |
20 Max |
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