Calcium Hypochlorite

Ca(OCl)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hypochlorite

CAS: 7778-54-3

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

원소 구성

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • Used worldwide for emergency water purification by NGOs and military

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
142.98 g/mol
밀도
2.3500 g/cm³
녹는점
100.0 °C
용해도
210 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141.8901
TPSA
46.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
2.0

다른 이름

Pool shock Bleaching powder

Frequently Asked Questions

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