Calcium hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical compoundwith formulaCa(ClO{{{else{{{test|}}}|{{{test{{{test|}}}|{{{then|}}}}}}}}}}|then=_{{{1}}}|}})₂. It is widely used for water treatmentand as a bleachingagent (bleaching powder). This chemical is considered to be relatively stable and has greater available chlorinethan sodium hypochlorite(liquid bleach). It is manufactured using Calcium Process and Sodium Process. Calcium hypochlorite is not 100% soluble. For that reason it should preferably be used in soft to middle hard water. There are 2 types of Calcium hypochlorite viz. a dry and a hydrated quality. Latter quality is more safe in handling. For use in swimming pools Calcium hypochlorite can be used in combination with a stabiliser (Cyanuric acid). The stabiliser will prevent loss of chlorine because of UV radiation.

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