definition
1. Chemical structure of calcium hypochlorite
Calcium hypochlorite has the chemical formula Ca(ClO)2 and is a white solid. It can quickly decompose in water, releasing hypochlorous acid molecules, which become a powerful oxidant and fungicide.
2. Chemical properties of hypochlorous acid
Hypochlorous acid is a powerful oxidizing agent and bactericide. It can quickly kill microorganisms such as various bacteria, viruses and fungi. At the same time, hypochlorous acid has good solubility and stability, and is not easily decomposed by light or heat.
use
1. Catering industry
Calcium hypochlorite is widely used in the catering industry to disinfect tableware, kitchen equipment and surfaces, etc. It can effectively kill various bacteria and viruses and ensure food safety and hygiene.
2. Medical and health field
Calcium hypochlorite is widely used in the medical and health field to disinfect operating rooms, medical instruments and surfaces, etc. It can effectively kill various viruses, bacteria and fungi, and ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of medical facilities.
3. Water treatment field
Calcium hypochlorite is used in the field of water treatment to purify water sources, disinfect water pipes and water treatment equipment, etc., which can effectively kill bacteria and viruses in water and ensure water safety and sanitation.
4. Agriculture
Calcium hypochlorite is used in the agricultural field to disinfect planting sites, improve crop yield and quality, etc., which can effectively prevent various diseases and insect pests and ensure the growth and health of crops.
Advantage
1. Rapid sterilization
Calcium hypochlorite can quickly kill microorganisms such as various bacteria, viruses and fungi, and is an efficient disinfectant.
2. Solubility and stability
Calcium hypochlorite has good solubility and stability, and is not easily decomposed by light or heat .
3. Low toxicity and safety
Calcium hypochlorite is less toxic and safer than other chemical disinfectants. When used correctly, it will not cause obvious harm to human body and environment.
4. Availability and cost-effectiveness
Calcium hypochlorite is a common disinfectant, easy to obtain and relatively low cost, and can be widely used in many fields.
5. Fighting drug resistance
Calcium hypochlorite is an oxidizing disinfectant. Unlike other disinfectants, it is not easy to cause microbial resistance, so it has certain advantages in antibacterial disinfection.
In summary, calcium hypochlorite is a multifunctional, highly effective, low-toxic, safe, readily available and cost-effective disinfectant. It is widely used in many fields such as catering industry, medical and health field, water treatment field and agricultural field, and can effectively protect people’s health and the safety of production and life.
