Report on the Absorption of Chlorine Lithium Hydroxide

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Abstract:

The results of this report have shown that lithium hydroxide, the present carbon dioxide absorber on submarines, can be used effectively for removing chlorine gas resulting from salting of the storage batteries. The simplest method for removing the chlorine, although not the most effective, is to follow the instructions issued by the Bureau of Construction and Repair for removing carbon dioxide with the above material. Slight modifications are necessary; the most important is that moisture in some form must be present. This is true of its use by any method since it is the monohydrate form that is the most reactive. While this method will remove the greater portion of the chlorine, it will not in any reasonable time reduce the concentration to a point where it is safe for personnel. This is about 1 part per million.

Author(s):
Balch, Clyde W. ; White, J. C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Formal Report
Publication Date:
1940 Jan 17
Pagination:
22

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
salt water, carbon dioxide, materials, water vapor, hydroxides, lithium compounds, water, absorption, chlorine, gases, acids, carbonates, dioxides, efficiency, hydrochloric acid, lithium, mattresses
Keyword(s):
chlorine gas
Subject Categories:
Power Production and Energy Conversion (Nonpropulsive); Chemistry
Creation Date:
2022 Feb 10
Update Date:
2022 Feb 14