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Disinfecting and oxidation properties of the chlorine dioxide are well known since the
beginning of the last century.
Chlorine dioxide has been used since 1920 by the industry for paper bleaching, since
1943 in many countries it has been used for potabilization of the distribution network
water.
‐ Chlorine dioxide does not smell the typical chlorine odour, on the contrary it is
used in swimming pools to eliminate such odour.
‐ Chlorine dioxide has a very higher oxidation power than chlorine and acts
effectively against bacteria, viruses and spores chlorine cannot eliminate.
‐ Chlorine dioxide also eliminates Legionella and the biofilm, a complex
aggregation of micro‐organisms characterised by the secretion of an adhesive
protective matrix lining the water piping internal surfaces.
‐ The sporicidal and virucidal activity of chlorine dioxide is very higher than that of
the same concentration of chlorine.
‐ Chlorine dioxide does not react with ammonium ion (NH4+) or its binders, while
chlorine reacts with ammonium and generates chlorinated amines having a
negative effect for drinkable water disinfection.
‐ By the use of the chlorine dioxide the formation of undesirable and harmful
substances is prevented , such as halogenated hydrocarbons (Tri‐halogen‐
methane and AOX).
‐ Contrarily to chlorine, the speed of elimination of germs by using the chlorine
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF CHLORIDE DIOXIDE
CHLORIDE DIOXIDE (CLO
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