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What is
Sodium Hypochlorite? |
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Sodium
Hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a greenish-yellow liquid commonly referred to as
bleach, soda bleach, or liquid bleach. It is formed by reacting chlorine
with sodium hydroxide:
Cl2 +2NaOH = NaOCL + NaCl + H2O |
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How is
Sodium Hypochlorite Made? |
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Sodium
Hypochlorite is prepared by reacting dilute caustic soda solution with
liquid or gaseous chlorine, accompanied by cooling. |
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How is
Sodium Hypochlorite Used? |
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Sodium
Hypochlorite is the main ingredient in laundry bleach. It is used
extensively as a bleaching agent in the textile, detergents, and paper
and pulp industries. It is also used as an oxidizing agent for organic
products. In the petrochemical industry, sodium hypochlorite is used in
petroleum products refining. Large quantities are also used as a
disinfectant in water and wastewater treatment and sanitary equipment.
In food processing, sodium hypochlorite is used to sanitize food
preparation equipment, in fruit and vegetable processing, mushroom
production, hog, beef and poultry production, maple syrup production,
and fish processing. |
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What is
the Chemical Compound Formula for Sodium Hypochlorite? |
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The
chemical compound formula for Sodium Hypochlorite is NaOCl. |
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What
Term Is Commonly Used to Define Sodium Hypochlorite Strength? |
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The term
to define the sodium hypochlorite strength commonly used in the industry
is:
• Grams Per Liter of Available Chlorine Grams Per Liter of
Sodium
Hypochlorite |
