5 Questions
Which chemical species is the most active in disinfection?
Hypochlorous acid
What is the shelf-life of diluted hypochlorite solutions?
One day
What is the chlorine content in granules or tablets of calcium hypochlorite?
70%
Which form of hypochlorite is very stable in dry storage, even at high temperatures?
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate
What are chloramines more resistant to inactivation by?
Organic matter
Test your knowledge about hypochlorite solutions and their properties. Learn about the most active chemical species such as sodium hypochlorite, hypochlorous ion, and hypochlorous acid. Discover how organic matter affects the efficacy of hypochlorites and explore the shelf-life of diluted solutions.
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