CaClO
ceramic· JVASP-93832· CaClO
Calcium hypochlorite (CaClO) is an inorganic ceramic compound primarily recognized as a strong oxidizing agent and disinfectant rather than a structural ceramic material. It is widely used in water treatment, sanitation, and chemical processing industries for its antimicrobial and bleaching properties, where it serves as an alternative to chlorine gas and sodium hypochlorite. Engineers typically select this material for applications requiring reliable oxidizing capacity and ease of handling in solid or powder form, particularly in municipal water systems, swimming pool treatment, and industrial sterilization where stability and cost-effectiveness are important.
water treatment and purificationswimming pool chlorinationindustrial disinfectionbleaching agentssanitation systemschemical processing
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 45.36 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12.09 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.464 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5420 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3298 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.051 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.