ClO2
ceramic· JVASP-118106· ClO2
Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is an inorganic ceramic oxide compound primarily valued for its oxidizing and antimicrobial properties rather than as a structural ceramic material. In engineering contexts, it is employed as a sterilant, disinfectant, and oxidative processing agent in water treatment, pulp bleaching, and food safety applications, where its strong oxidizing capacity makes it effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms and resistant biofilms. Engineers select ClO2-based systems where conventional chlorination is insufficient, as it generates fewer harmful disinfection byproducts and maintains efficacy across variable pH and temperature ranges.
water treatment and disinfectionpulp and paper bleachingfood processing sanitationbiofilm remediationgas-phase sterilizationindustrial cooling systems
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | 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.