Calcium Hypochlorite

Ca(OCl)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hypochlorite

CAS: 7778-54-3

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

元素组成

O
Oxygen ×2
22.4%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
49.6%
Ca
Calcium ×1
28.0%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
salt
状态
solid
摩尔质量
142.98 g/mol
密度
2.3500 g/cm³
熔点
100.0 °C
溶解度
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

别名

Pool shock Bleaching powder

相关化合物

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).