Disinfectants Sodium hypochlorite. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a compound that can be effectively used for water purification. It is used on a large scale for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection.
When sodium hypochlorite is used, acetic or sulfuric acid is added to the water. An excessive dose can produce poisonous gases. If the dosage is too low, the pH becomes too high, and it can irritate the eyes. The required concentration of sodium hypochlorite depends on the concentrations of pollutants, primarily organic pollutants.
Get PriceSodium hypochlorite produces residual disinfectant. Disadvantages. Sodium hypochlorite is a dangerous and corrosive substance. While working with sodium hypochlorite, safety measures have to be taken to protect workers and the environment. Sodium hypochlorite should not come in contact with air, because that will cause it to disintegrate.
Get PriceHypochlorite solutions (HSs) are widely used as disinfectants in drinking water production for their oxidizing capabilities and their ability to maintain a residual level of disinfectant throughout the water distribution system (Asami et al. 2009; Snyder et al. 2009; Stanford et al. 2011).About one third of the drinking water treatment plants (WTPs) in the United States and close to 80% of
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Get PriceSodium 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 petrochemica...
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