In simple terms, calcium chloride is an inorganic compound having chemical formula CaCl2 (H2O)x where x can be 0,1,2,4 and 6.
All the salts produced by calcium chloride powder has a unique characteristic that they are highly soluble in water. This helps in applications where you need to remove snow, ice, or frost from any surface or even simple dust removal. It can absorb moisture from the surrounding environment, which is also known as hygroscope. This additional aspect makes it a widely used agent as a desiccant.
How is this inorganic compound prepared?
In majority parts of the world, Calcium Chloride is obtained from naturally available Limestone while mixing with Hydrochloric …show more content…
Calcium hypochlorite is an ideal chemical disinfectant, especially for water. You will not believe it is even better than household bleaches we get in retail stores by far. They are highly efficient and almost destroy each and every disease caused by varied organisms like bacteria, virus, yeast, spores and fungus. Even in swimming pools, calcium hypochlorite proves to be a very efficient disinfectant. It is normally available in tablet form or a simple white powder which is highly stable than normally used chlorine. Such a kind of cleaning process is known as “pool shock.”
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- You should add one part of this solution to 100 parts of water to be cleaned.
- Always wash your hands after the process. Intake of this solution can be hazardous.
- Keep the mixture in water for 45 minutes and then it is highly pure and eligible for drinking.
The cheapest and simplest way to purify water- Calcium Hypochlorite
Advantages of using this compound
• It is very cheap only few dollars for good quantities.
• Readily available in swimming pool maintenance stores.
• Only a small quantity can treat gallons of water.
• It can stay for long times and can be preserved. There is no quality harm for long-term storage.
• It is highly effective than normal bleaching chlorine.
• Even in the case of emergencies or disaster conditions, this makes the treating solution and can save the lives of many with a simple 3-step process.
• Unlike chlorine, it does not tan the swimming candidate with its harsh skin side effects and hence it is getting popular these days.
So, I guess this guide will help you to make a better use of Calcium