naatriumhüpoklorit

Naatriumhüpoklorit, commonly known as sodium hypochlorite, is a chemical compound with the formula NaClO. It is a salt of sodium cation and hypochlorite anion. In its pure form, it is a pale yellow solid, but it is usually encountered as an aqueous solution. These solutions are characterized by their strong odor and are often referred to as liquid bleach or bleach water.

The primary use of sodium hypochlorite is as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. It effectively kills a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, due to its strong oxidizing properties. This makes it a common ingredient in household cleaning products, such as laundry bleach and toilet bowl cleaners. In industrial settings, it is used for water purification, particularly for treating drinking water and wastewater. It is also employed in the textile industry for bleaching fabrics and in the paper industry for pulp bleaching.

Sodium hypochlorite is typically produced by reacting chlorine gas with a sodium hydroxide solution. The reaction can be represented by the equation Cl2 + 2NaOH → NaCl + NaClO + H2O. It is important to handle sodium hypochlorite solutions with care, as they can be corrosive and irritating to skin and eyes. They should not be mixed with acids, as this can release toxic chlorine gas.