Calcium Hypochlorite

Ca(OCl)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hypochlorite

CAS: 7778-54-3

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Элементный состав

O
Oxygen ×2
22,4%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
49,6%
Ca
Calcium ×1
28,0%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

  • ✦ Used worldwide for emergency water purification by NGOs and military

Безопасность

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Свойства

Тип
salt
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
142,98 g/mol
Плотность
2,3500 g/cm³
Температура плавления
100,0 °C
Растворимость
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

Также известен как

Pool shock Bleaching powder

Связанные соединения

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

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).