Calcium Chlorite

WHAT WE DO

Calcium chloride (chemical formula: Ca(ClO₂)₂) is the calcium salt of hydrochloric acid. It is a chemical compound usually found as a white or yellowish powder. 

It has strong oxidizing and disinfecting properties. It can decompose upon contact with water, releasing active components such as chlorine dioxide (ClO₂).

CALCIUM CHLORITE

Important Features

Chemical Formula: Calcium chlorite has the chemical formula Ca(ClO₂)₂, consisting of calcium ions and chlorite ions.
Oxidizing Properties: It acts as a strong oxidizing agent, which means it can facilitate oxidation reactions in chemical processes.
Water Solubility: Calcium chlorite is soluble in water, allowing it to dissociate into calcium and chlorite ions in aqueous solutions.
Applications: It is used in water treatment, bleaching processes, and as a disinfectant due to its oxidizing and antimicrobial properties.

CALCIUM CHLORITE

Main areas of use in Turkey

Water Treatment and Disinfection

Used as a germicide (biocide) in drinking water, wastewater, and industrial water treatment plants. Also used as a precursor in chlorine dioxide production.

Environmental and Waste Management

Used as an ammonia source in chloramine disinfection in wastewater treatment plants.

Food Industry

As a surface disinfectant (in controlled and approved situations). Sterilization of some food processing equipment.