Calcium hypochlorite
Calcium Hypochlorite (pronunciation: kal-see-uhm hy-po-klor-ite) is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(ClO)2. It is widely used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent (bleaching powder). This compound is relatively stable and has greater available chlorine than Sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach).
Etymology
The term "Calcium Hypochlorite" is derived from its chemical composition. "Calcium" is a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. "Hypochlorite" is the name of the anion ClO−. The prefix "hypo-" is derived from Greek, meaning 'under', and "chlorite" is from the chemical element chlorine, with the -ite suffix indicating a lower oxidation state.
Uses
Calcium hypochlorite is commonly used to sanitize public swimming pools and disinfect drinking water. It is also used in kitchens to disinfect surfaces and equipment. Other uses include bathroom cleansers, household disinfectant sprays, algaecides, herbicides, and laundry detergents.
Related Terms
- Chlorine: A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is the second lightest halogen, found in the periodic table in group 17.
- Disinfection: The process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces.
- Oxidizing agent: A substance that has the ability to oxidize other substances — in other words, it accepts their electrons.
- Water treatment: The process of improving water quality to make it more acceptable for a specific end-use.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium hypochlorite
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium hypochlorite
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