Calcium Hypochlorite Appearance:
The calcium hypochlorite appears as white or light gray granules. It is also manufactured in 20g and 200g table. It does not have and disincentive smell. It is soluble in water in which it decomposes. This characteristic is used in various processes as explained below.
Calcium Hypochlorite Application:
The main application of calcium hypochlorite is the disinfection of water. It is widely used in two main ways: to disinfect swimming pool and disinfect drinking water.
This compound has little residue as it is highly soluble in water. When used to disinfect the swimming pool water, it is usually mixed with other chemicals that have low chlorine content to prevent reaction with chlorine. It is a highly effective in helping get chemical compounds and pungent smell in swimming pools due its high chlorine content.
It is also a safe disinfectant for use in cleaning livestock pen especially after an animal has died of a highly infectious viral disease.
Someone also use it to disinfect aquarium especially where chemicaridden or very dirty water may have seeped into the aquarium. In case of a leakage of a highly poisonous chemicals or radioactive materials, calcium hypochlorite helps to neutralize the substances for the safety of people and animals in the area.