Method for Releasing Chlorine Gas from Polychoride-Based Storage Media by Means of Chlorine-Releasing Agents and Use in Chemical Reactions

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This invention provides a method to safely and efficiently release chlorine gas from polychloride-based storage media using protic release agents (like water or acids), allowing controlled delivery of chlorine gas for use in chemical reactions or disinfection processes. The chlorine-containing storage medium is based on organic ionic compounds that are stable at low pressure and can release chlorine on demand without the need for pressurized gas cylinders.

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• Water and wastewater disinfection in municipal or industrial settings, replacing traditional chlorine gas cylinders.
• On-demand generation of chlorine gas for laboratory-scale or industrial-scale organic synthesis reactions (e.g., chlorination reactions).
• Portable or small-scale chlorine delivery systems for remote locations or emergency water purification.
• Chlorination systems for swimming pools, cooling towers, or other facilities needing microbial control with improved safety.
• Decentralized water treatment plants or field hospitals where handling chlorine gas cylinders is impractical.

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• Improved safety by avoiding use and transport of high-pressure chlorine gas cylinders.
• Enables precise control over the amount and timing of chlorine gas release, reducing risks of overdose or accidental exposure.
• Simplifies the logistics and handling of chlorine gas, reducing equipment costs and maintenance.
• Reusability of the storage medium after chlorine is spent, reducing waste and supply chain burden.
• Operation under atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature, making the process less hazardous and easier to integrate into existing systems.
• Potential for miniaturization and decentralized chlorine generation.
• Reduction in regulatory and security requirements compared to pressurized gas handling.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to the specific release of chlorine gas from polychloride-based storage media by means of protic release agents and use of the chlorine in chemical reactions.