摘要 |
<p>An elongated, generally vertically extending reactor vessel (15) for the production of hypochlorous acid by the mixing and reaction of a liquid alkali metal hydroxide and a gaseous halogen is provided with solids discharge handling apparatus (45) connected to the bottom (19) to remove the solid by-product. The discharge handling apparatus (45) uses the solids to effect a seal to prevent the intrusion of outside air into the reactor (10) and the escape of halogen and product gas to the outside atmosphere.</p> |