name the important products from the chloro alkali process
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- When concentrated solution of sodium chloride called as brine is electrolyzed , the reaction releases chlorine gas , sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
- This reaction is known as chlor-alkali Process.
- This is because chlor for the release of Chlorine and alkali for the release of sodium hydroxide.
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is otherwise known as caustic soda.
- Sodium hydroxide is used for making paper , soaps and detergents.
- Hydrogen gas is used to make fertilizers , ammonia and in rockets.
- Chlorine is used for making bleaching powder and production of HCL.
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8.11 Chlor-Alkali
The chlor-alkali electrolysis process is used in the manufacture of chlorine, hydrogen, and sodium hydroxide (caustic) solution. Of these 3, the primary product is chlorine. Chlorine is 1 of the more abundant chemicals produced by industry and has a wide variety of industrial uses.
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