Hipoclorito de calcio

Ca(OCl)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hypochlorite

CAS: 7778-54-3

Descripción general

Calcium hypochlorite is a powerful oxidizing and bleaching agent sold as a white solid with a strong chlorine smell. It contains 65-70% available chlorine, making it much more concentrated than liquid bleach. It is the primary chemical used for pool 'shocking' and water disinfection.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990
Cloro Cl 2 35,4500
Calcio Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

O
22,4%
Cl
49,6%
Ca
28,0%

Usos

  • Swimming pool disinfection (shock treatment)
  • Drinking water purification
  • Surface disinfectant
  • Bleaching agent

Datos curiosos

  • Used worldwide for emergency water purification by NGOs and military

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Reacts with acids releasing chlorine gas
  • ⚠ Can cause fires when mixed with organics
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Estructura

SMILES

[O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ca+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
142,98 g/mol
Densidad
2,3500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
100,0 °C
Solubilidad
210 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
141,8901
TPSA
46,1 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
5
Complejidad
2,0

También conocido como

Pool shock Bleaching powder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hipoclorito de calcio?
Hipoclorito de calcio (Ca(OCl)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium hypochlorite.
What is the molecular weight of Hipoclorito de calcio?
Hipoclorito de calcio has a molar mass of 142.983 g/mol.
What state is Hipoclorito de calcio at room temperature?
Hipoclorito de calcio is a solid at room temperature.
Is Hipoclorito de calcio organic or inorganic?
Hipoclorito de calcio is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hipoclorito de calcio?
Hipoclorito de calcio (Ca(OCl)₂) is composed of Oxígeno (O), Cloro (Cl), Calcio (Ca).