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Operating manual for ozone generator
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2. Basics about ozone
Oxygen consists of two oxygen atoms that form an oxygen molecule. The unstable
ozone molecule, on the other hand, consists of a compound of three oxygen atoms
and is gaseous at room temperature and normal pressure. Ozone is the strongest
technically available oxidizing agent and thus one of the most effective disinfectants
ever. At the same time, it is the most environmentally friendly disinfectant as it
decomposes back into oxygen with a half-life of about 30 minutes due to the
chemical instability of ozone. No other chemical is introduced into the process. Due
to its oxidizing effect, it is toxic to humans.
2.1 Ozone production
Our device uses high-voltage electricity to split the oxygen molecule into its
components, i.e. two oxygen atoms. These are highly reactive and are looking for
new connecting partners. This method of generating ozone is called Cororna
discharge. The highly reactive, split oxygen atoms react with oxygen molecules that
have not been split to form ozone. After some time the ozone then decomposes to
harmless oxygen again.
2.2 Application of ozone
The use of ozone is very diverse. As an environmentally friendly and at the same
time strong oxidizing agent, it can be used practically everywhere where pollutants or
interfering substances can be removed efficiently by oxidation process without the
formation of harmful by-products - in contrast to chlorination. Cleaning with ozone
has the advantage that no harmful by-products, such as certain salts and chlorine
compounds, are formed. (An-)organic substances which are not oxidized by ozone
are e.g. glass, stainless steel, Teflon, PVC, ceramic materials and concrete.