Ozone (O3) is an allotrope of oxygen consisting of three oxygen atoms bonded together. It is used for sterilization and deodorization due to its strong oxidizing effect.
When ozone comes into contact with bacteria, viruses, or organic matter, it oxidizes the other party and returns to oxygen. Ozone is also used to sterilize medical equipment as a method of sterilization that does not leave behind any toxic residues. Ozone generators are also widely used in industrial settings for the oxidation treatment of inorganic materials.
Ozone has a distinctive odor and is toxic to the human body. Inhaling large amounts of concentrated ozone can cause irritation to the throat and trachea. Therefore, safety standards specify maximum allowable ozone concentrations for applications such as sterilization.
Ozone generators apply a high voltage across electrodes in an oxygen-containing gas, creating a silent discharge. This discharge generates high-energy electrons that collide with oxygen molecules (O₂), splitting them into individual oxygen atoms (O). These highly reactive oxygen atoms then combine with other oxygen molecules (O₂) to form ozone (O₃).
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- Ozone
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