Chlor-Alkali Process

Definition

It is the reaction through which Brine (soluble ) is broken down into , and when electricity is passed through it.

Products of Chlor-alkali Process

Sodium Hydroxide

• De-greasing of metal
• Paper Making
• Soaps, detergents
• Artificial Fibres

Hydrogen Gas

• In Making (with Chlorine gas)
• Used in making margarine and hydrogenation of oil
• In making fertilisers, etc.

Chlorine Gas

• Used in water treatment
• Used in making PVCs, CFCs, and pesticides
• Used as disinfectant

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What is the chlor-alkali process? ? It is the reaction through which Brine (soluble ) is broken down into , and when electricity is passed through it.

Chemical Equation for the chlor-alkali process ?

What is brine? ? NaCl dissolved in water. Soluble NaCl

What are the by-products of the chlor-alkali process and what are their uses? ?

Sodium Hydroxide

• De-greasing of metal
• Paper Making
• Soaps, detergents
• Artificial Fibres

Hydrogen Gas

• In Making (with Chlorine gas)
• Used in making margarine and hydrogenation of oil
• In making fertilisers, etc.

Chlorine Gas

• Used in water treatment
• Used in making PVCs, CFCs, and pesticides
• Used as disinfectant

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