Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the formula NaOCl. It is a strong oxidizing agent and a common household bleach. It is also used as a disinfectant, a water purifier, and a bleaching agent in the textile industry.
Key Properties:
- Appearance: Colorless liquid with a strong chlorine odor
- Chemical formula: NaOCl
- Molar mass: 74.44 g/mol
- Density: 1.11 g/cm³
- Solubility: Soluble in water
Uses:
- Household bleach: The most common use of sodium hypochlorite is as a household bleach to disinfect surfaces, sanitize laundry, and remove stains.
- Water purification: It is used to disinfect drinking water and swimming pools by killing harmful bacteria and viruses.
- Textile bleaching: In the textile industry, it is used to bleach fabrics and remove unwanted colors.
- Disinfectant: It is used as a disinfectant in hospitals, food processing plants, and other settings.
- Chemical reagent: It is used as a chemical reagent in various laboratory applications.
