Calcium Hypochlorite

Ca(OCl)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hypochlorite

CAS: 7778-54-3

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
142,98 g/mol
Mật độ
2,3500 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
100,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

Pool shock Bleaching powder

Hợp chất liên quan

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

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).