what is chlorines uses
Uses of Chlorine. 1  Chlorine is used (generally a particular compound of chlorine) to kill bacteria in drinking water and swimming pools. 2  While not used as often today, some armed forces still use chlorine as a poison gas. 3  Chlorine is used to make plastics. 4  PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is made from chlorine. 5  Chlorine is used in bromine extraction. 6  Methyl
Here are some of the common uses of chlorine in the world today. Uses of Chlorine. 1  Chlorine is used (generally a particular compound of chlorine) to kill bacteria in drinking water and swimming pools. 2  It is also used in disinfectants and bleach for the same reason. 3  Chlorine is very effect against e coli bacteria.
Chlorine is used worldwide to supplies as the ultimate defence against waterborne microbiological infection. Modern day cholera epidemics in Peru, Africa and other regions but also after natural catastrophes like earth quakes or tsunamis exemplify the devastating consequences of contaminated water and poor sanitation.