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What happens to the copper chloride solution?

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What happens to the copper chloride solution?

Copper(II) chloride is a mild oxidant. It decomposes to copper(I) chloride and chlorine gas near 1000 °C: 2 CuCl2 → 2 CuCl + Cl. Copper(II) chloride (CuCl2) reacts with several metals to produce copper metal or copper(I) chloride (CuCl) with oxidation of the other metal.

Does chlorine dissolve copper?

The study demonstrates that free chlorine is the agent chiefly responsible for the corrosion of copper in chlorinated domestic water supplies, and that dissolved oxygen plays a comparatively minor role.

Will pool water corrode copper?

The second reason is, copper pipe in swimming pools is susceptible to harsh water conditions where water typically is too acidic, corroding holes in the pipe. Copper pipe in swimming pools always seems to leech that green patina, stain surfaces in pools when water is not balanced correctly.

How does copper react to chlorine?

Since copper chloride is more stable than its oxide, copper readily reacts with chlorine to form CuCl and CuCl2 according to Equations (9) and (10). With air also present in the system, oxygen competes with chlorine to react with copper.

Is it bad to have copper pipes?

Copper pipe can corrode. The CDC notes that high levels of copper can get into drinking water through either well water that has been contaminated or through corrosion of copper pipes. However, it’s more likely that the pipe would leak long before copper would leach into the water through corrosion.

How long will copper pipes last in a house?

50 years

What happens when there is too much copper in the body?

Getting too much copper on a regular basis can cause liver damage, abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Copper toxicity is rare in healthy individuals. But it can occur in people with Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic disorder.

What plumbing pipes are bad?

The Worst Plumbing Pipe Materials That Still Exist

  • Polybutylene Pipes. Builders installed polybutylene (or poly) piping in an estimated 10 million U.S. structures between 1975 to 1996.
  • Galvanized Steel Pipes. If your home was built before the 1960s, there is a chance that it contains galvanized piping.
  • Lead Pipes.