Friday, July 12, 2013

Little Known Secrets About Chlorine Valves

By Carmella Watts


The discovery of chlorine is considered as one of the grandest achievements in the history of science and chemicals. With all the bleaching and germ eradication power it has, no wonder a lot of industrial sectors nowadays use this substance in manufacturing something. However, it is handled with great care by the sectors. Because it also has hazardous effects, chlorine valves were invented.

This substance is a halogen that has bleaching power. It is heavier than air, soluble in water, and nonflammable. It is abundant in oceans and the sixth most abundant element on Earth. If you touch it with your bare hands, it may cause irritations. Aside from being a chemical used in eradicating germs, it is also used in discoloring fabrics. So if you see someone wearing jeans with worn out colors, halogen was the reason behind it.

Sometimes, it can be found by the form of gas. It is pressurized to change into its liquid form to be shipped. When released though, it immediately returns to its gaseous original form and spreads rapidly. The manufactured products that commonly use this chemical as component are pesticides, rubbers, and solvents. It is used to clean the industrial waste and sewage. It is used to clean the industrial waste and sewage

With the micro bacteria that can be found in waters, metropolitan districts spill this substance to eradicate germs that may cause harm to human beings. Swimming pools too are spilled with abundance of this chemical to eradicate germs. Chlorine oxidation takes place to kill the germs, especially when released in the pool.

This substance has a lot of benefits to both industrial sector and household. But being a chemical that forms two salts by direct union with metals, it still has its hazardous effects. Being a germ eradicator and a chemical, it has harmful substances that can cause irritation when in contact with bare skin.

The respiratory system can also be a target to the damage it could bring. It is a poisonous gaseous chemical drifting along the wind. And while it could also be airborne, it affects breathing and may destruct the linings of the membrane. They can also destroy the building block of the body which is known to be the cell.

Because of the hazards it could bring, and invention of valves came in. These are invented to lessen the risk of having a contact with the natural environment and human body. It is installed to adjust the released halogen especially in swimming pools.

With the risk of halogen exposure that could take place, manufacturers are now playing the environment friendly advocate. This is to diminish the level of pollution that it could bring. They are now using the tap that regulates, directs or controls the flow of the liquid. They are also called fixtures or fittings.

To avoid contact or being poisoned with the dangerous substance so called chlorine, chlorine valves need to be installed. These taps vary on sizes, shapes and prices. Before buying though, make sure to gather more information by asking valve manufacturers on which is the most suitable one to buy.




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