Exploration of the possibility of preparing sodium hypochlorite from sodium carbonate
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This post was last edited by sunjl1981 on 2013-1-6 22:51. Is it economically viable to produce sodium hypochlorite by reacting sodium carbonate with chlorine gas? When sodium carbonate reacts with chlorine gas, how must the pH be controlled in order for carbon dioxide to be produced as a reaction product? Are there any safety hazards in the production process? Kind experts with experience in this area, please offer your advice. # hcbbs
It is feasible from a chemical perspective, but its viability from the points of view of economic efficiency and process operation needs to be evaluated. The liquid caustic and chlorine available in chlor-alkali plants are both easily accessible, and they represent the most direct raw materials for the direct production of sodium hypochlorite. Unless the manufacturer has no access to liquid caustic soda and can only use sodium carbonate, it is worth considering whether the product quality and stability of the sodium hypochlorite in such a case will meet the required standards.