Chlorine Dioxide - What Makes It Unique Among Disinfectants?

Chlorine dioxide is a gas at room temperature, with a neutral charge, unlike chlorine, which has a chlorine atom with two oxygen atoms attached. Because of its unique chemical structure, it doesn't chlorinate or react in the same way as chlorine. This makes it effective for disinfection without the drawbacks of traditional chlorine-based chemicals. Chlorine dioxide is widely used in water treatment, food processing, and other industrial applications due to its high efficacy and environmental safety.
In this video, we address:
- What chlorine dioxide is and how it differs from other disinfectants.
- How chlorine dioxide is made, measured, and deployed.
- Its advantages and why it's gaining popularity in water treatment and other applications.