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Title: hypo and water equation
Post by: Ashley Brothwood on February 05, 2014, 02:10:50 pm
hi

does anyone know the equation for sodium hypochlorite and water?

wikapedia says:
 When dissolved in water it will slowly decompose, releasing chlorine, oxygen and sodium and hydroxide ions.
4 NaClO + 2 H2O → 4 Na+ + 4 OH− + 2 Cl2 + O2

another equation that balances could be

NaClO + H2O → NaCl + H202    or salt and hydrogen peroxide

 does anyone know which one is true or if it produces another equation


thanks
Ashley
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: BDCS on February 05, 2014, 06:21:15 pm
I can't say I've ever really needed to know the answer - I bet Chris's mate in his shed would know the answer and why  ;D
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: Blast Away on February 05, 2014, 06:55:49 pm
Quote from: BDCS on February 05, 2014, 06:21:15 pm
I can't say I've ever really needed to know the answer - I bet Chris's mate in his shed would know the answer any why  ;D

 :D

I don't know about the equation but cold temp affects the strength.
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: Simon@Pristine Pathways on February 05, 2014, 07:33:04 pm
The only formula I know is

Hypo + lee = Money

Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: chris scott on February 05, 2014, 07:39:21 pm
Quote from: Blast Away on February 05, 2014, 06:55:49 pm
Quote from: BDCS on February 05, 2014, 06:21:15 pm
I can't say I've ever really needed to know the answer - I bet Chris's mate in his shed would know the answer any why  ;D

 :D

I don't know about the equation but cold temp affects the strength.

Heat always will speed things up...you of all people should now that. ;D
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: BDCS on February 05, 2014, 07:46:17 pm
The answer is bound to have some reflection on the temperature and porosity of the substrate - sorry that was deemed by those who don't know the answer to be a trick question. What type of tiles were they ?  ???
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: Blast Away on February 05, 2014, 08:07:37 pm
Quote from: Simon@Pristine Pathways on February 05, 2014, 07:33:04 pm
The only formula I know is

Hypo + lee = Money



 ;D
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: Ashley Brothwood on February 05, 2014, 09:00:15 pm
I was just wondering incase anyone ever asked me what the biproduct was of using hypo and water and it may look good putting it in a risk assessment to show any impact to the environment


Thanks
Ashley
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: Matt Gibson on February 05, 2014, 09:13:32 pm
The bi product of using hypo with water is a clean driveway/patio/slabs etc..  ;)
Title: Re: hypo and water equation
Post by: chris scott on February 05, 2014, 09:54:40 pm
Quote from: Ashley Brothwood on February 05, 2014, 09:00:15 pm
I was just wondering incase anyone ever asked me what the biproduct was of using hypo and water and it may look good putting it in a risk assessment to show any impact to the environment


Thanks
Ashley

I would not mention it in your risk assessment .I think most will take a dim view of emptying 15% hypochlorite into the water course.