Glossary entry

Swedish term or phrase:

fritt klor

English translation:

free chlorine

Added to glossary by Charlesp
Feb 22, 2007 18:05
17 yrs ago
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Swedish term

fritt klor

Swedish to English Tech/Engineering Environment & Ecology
0.5-1 ppm fritt klor..

Is this something as simple as 'free chlorine,' or is there a more technical term for it.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 free chlorine

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free chlorine

Free chlorine is chlorine which is not part of a chemical compound, that is, chlorine atoms or molecules, possibly dissolved in water. It is active against bateria and other microorganisms.
Example sentence:

During chlorination, maintain 1 to 2 ppm free chlorine at the point in the [...]

A definition: The active form of chlorine that actually kills bacteria and algae.

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