Available Chlorine definition
Available Chlorine means the amount of chlorine in the +1 oxidation state, which is the reactive, oxidized form. In contrast, chloride ion (Cl–) is in the -1 oxidation state, which is the inert, reduced state. Available Chlorine is subdivided into Free Available Chlorine and Combined Available Chlorine. Pool chemicals containing Available Chlorine are both oxidizers and disinfectants. Elemental chlorine (Cl2) is defined as containing 100% available chlorine. The concentration of Available Chlorine in water is normally reported as mg/L (PPM) “as Cl2”, that is, the concentration is measured on a Cl2 basis, regardless of the source of the Available Chlorine.
Available Chlorine means the amount of chlorine in the +1 oxidation state, which is the reactive, oxidized form. In contrast, chloride ion (Cl–) is in the -1 oxidation state, which is the inert, reduced state.
Available Chlorine means a term used in rating chlorine containing products as their total oxidizing power.
Examples of Available Chlorine in a sentence
The ACO alleged permit violations ordering the Partnership to comply with the monitoring and reporting requirements of the permit for Free Available Chlorine.
Contractor shall furnish liquid sodium hypochlorite (12.5 Percent Available Chlorine by Volume) FOB destination in accordance with the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Standard B300-10 for hypochlorite, except as modified or supplemented herein.
More Definitions of Available Chlorine
Available Chlorine means the amount of chlorine in the reactive, oxidized form. Available chlorine is subdivided into free available chlorine (or free chlorine) and combined available chlorine (or combined chlorine).