Salt Chlorine Generators
Replacement Kit
What is chlorine used for?
Chlorine is a gas that is used in many industrial and commercial applications. It is used in the production of paper products, in water treatment facilities, and in the manufacture of plastics. Chlorine is also used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.
What is called chlorine?
Chlorine is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a halogen, found in the periodic table in group 17. The element was first isolated by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. Chlorine is used in a wide variety of applications, including disinfectants, bleaches, and cleaning agents. It is also used in the production of plastics, textiles, and other materials.
What is chlorine made from?
Chlorine is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a halogen, and is found in the periodic table in group 17, along with fluorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. Chlorine is a yellow-green gas at room temperature and pressure. It is an extremely reactive element and a strong oxidizing agent: among the elements, it has the highest electron affinity and the third highest electronegativity on the Pauling scale, behind only oxygen and fluorine. Elemental chlorine is produced from sodium chloride (common salt) by electrolysis of brine in an electrolytic cell. The resultant chlorine gas is then compressed and cooled to liquefy it. Commercial production often uses hydrochloric acid as a feedstock instead of brine; this also produces hydrogen as a valuable by-product.
Why is chlorine harmful?
Chlorine is a harmful substance because it is a strong oxidizer. This means that it can easily combine with other molecules in the body and form new, dangerous compounds. For example, when chlorine combines with fats in the body, it can create new chemicals called chlorinated fatty acids. These acids are very corrosive and can damage cell membranes and DNA. In addition, chlorine can also react with proteins in the body to form dangerous compounds called chloramines. These compounds can cause liver and kidney damage, and they can also be carcinogenic.