What is the chemical name of bleaching powder : calcium oxychloride or calcium hypochlorite ?
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Answer:
Calcium hypochlorite
PubChem CID 24504
Molecular Formula Ca(ClO)2 or CaCl2O2
Synonyms CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE 7778-54-3 Calcium hypochloride Bleaching powder Hypochlorous acid, calcium salt More...
Molecular Weight 142.98 g/mol
Component Compounds CID 5460341 (Calcium) CID 24341 (Hypochlorous acid)
Molecular Weight
142.98 g/mol
Component Compounds
CID 5460341 (Calcium)
CID 24341 (Hypochlorous acid)
Description
Calcium hypochlorite appears as a white granular solid (or tablets compressed from the granules) with an odor of chlorine. Toxic, irritating to the skin. Noncombustible, but will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may result in the vigorous decomposition of the material and rupture of the container. Diluted samples may undergo reactions as described above if they contain less than 39% available chlorine but take longer to become involved and react less vigorously. Used for water purification, disinfectant for swimming pools, for bleaching paper and textiles.
CAMEO Chemicals
Calcium hypochlorite is a calcium salt. It has a role as a bleaching agent. It contains a hypochlorite.
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