Chlorine Dioxide Detection

Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound with the formula ClO₂. This yellow-red gas crystallises into orange crystals at -59°C. As one of several oxides of chlorine, it is a potent and useful oxidising agent used in water treatment and in bleaching.

 

Chlorine dioxide is a highly endothermic compound that can decompose extremely violently when separated from diluting substances. As a result, preparation methods that involve producing solutions of chlorine dioxide without going through a gas phase stage are often preferred.

 

Over 95% of the chlorine dioxide produced in the world today is made from sodium chlorate and is used for pulp bleaching. A much smaller but important market for chlorine dioxide is for use as a disinfectant.

 

When it comes to chlorine dioxide detection, Air-Met Scientific can offer custom made solutions for your requirements. We also carry a wide range of portable and fixed instruments suitable for most applications.