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  2. Hypochlorous acid - Wikipedia

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    Hypochlorous acid is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Cl O H, also written as HClO, HOCl, or ClHO. [2] [3] Its structure is H−O−Cl.It is an acid that forms when chlorine dissolves in water, and itself partially dissociates, forming a hypochlorite anion, ClO −.

  3. Hypochlorite - Wikipedia

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    Hypochlorite is a sufficiently strong oxidiser to convert Mn(III) to Mn(V) during the Jacobsen epoxidation reaction and to convert Ce 3+ to Ce 4+. [9] This oxidising power is what makes them effective bleaching agents and disinfectants. In organic chemistry, hypochlorites can be used to oxidise primary alcohols to carboxylic acids. [18]

  4. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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    Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. . These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (sometimes called headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a

  5. Victorian architecture - Wikipedia

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    The China Merchants Bank Building is an example of Victorian architecture found in Shanghai, China. During the 18th century, a few English architects emigrated to the colonies, but as the British Empire became firmly established during the 19th century, many architects emigrated at the start of their careers. Some chose the United States, and ...

  6. Cast-iron architecture - Wikipedia

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    Though not entirely of cast iron, it is the earliest large metal framed building still standing, and a pioneer in the development metal frames. [ 11 ] Watson's Hotel in Mumbai was prefabricated in England and built in 1867–69, using brick infill panels in a heavy and decorative cast-iron frame and is one of the largest completely cast iron ...

  7. List of Lustron houses - Wikipedia

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    There are also 5 Lustron homes in the Kansas City area near 85th and Wornall Road. One of them was the display model and residence of the local sales representative. Local legend says that the salesman came home one day and told his wife that he no longer had a job because the company was bankrupt, but they still had their house.

  8. Sodium hypochlorite - Wikipedia

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    Near the end of the nineteenth century, E. S. Smith patented the chloralkali process: a method of producing sodium hypochlorite involving the electrolysis of brine to produce sodium hydroxide and chlorine gas, which then mixed to form sodium hypochlorite. [35] [33] [36] The key reactions are: 2 Cl − → Cl 2 + 2 e − (at the anode)

  9. Lustron house - Wikipedia

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    Their sturdy steel frame was constructed on-site and the house was assembled piece-by-piece from a special Lustron Corporation delivery truck. The assembly team, who worked for the local Lustron builder-dealer, followed a special manual from Lustron and were supposed to complete a house in 360 man-hours.