Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a compound that can be effectively used for water purification. It is used on a large scale for surface purification, bleaching, odor removal and water disinfection.
- Formula: NaClO
- Density: 1.11 g/cm³
- Molar mass: 74.44 g/mol
- Melting point: 18 °C
- Boiling point: 101 °C
- Soluble in: Water.
Large quantities are also used as a disinfectant in water and wastewater treatment and sanitary equipment.