SHORT DESCRIPTION
Calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)₂) is a solid substance with a white crystalline appearance. It contains chlorine in a highly reactive form, and is made up of one calcium (Ca) atom and two hypochlorite (OCl-) ions. Calcium hypochlorite is mostly known for its ability to release chlorine when dissolved in water, which makes it a highly effective solution for eliminating bacteria, viruses, algae, and other microorganisms. It is widely used for water treatment, sanitation, and disinfection purposes.
PACKAGING TYPE
Ca(ClO)2
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CHEMICAL NAME
Calcium Hypochlorite
INDUSTRY
Water Treatment & Mining
APPLICATION
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
Bleaching powder Chlorinated lime Hypochlorous acid Caporit Losantin Pittchlor Pittclor Lime chloride Chloride of lime Chlorine of lime
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
142.98 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
7778-54-3
CHEMICAL FORMULA
Ca(ClO)2
HS CODE
28281010
DENSITY
2.35 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
Not Specified
BOILING POINT
Not Specified
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
2 years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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