CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)2. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
Other anions: Calcium chloride
Other cations: Sodium hypochlorite
Appearance: white/gray powder
Solubility in water: 21 g/100 mL at 25 °C
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Calcium hypochlorite is a white solid that is added in granular or tablet form to pool water to kill germs that can make swimmers sick. Used properly, by well-trained pool operators, this compound destroys germs that are capable of causing numerous health problems for pool users–diarrhea, swimmer’s ear (a nasty earache) and various respiratory, skin and wound infections. Spa and hot tub waters are also disinfected with calcium hypochlorite–it’s a chemical wonder that makes healthful water recreation possible.
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