ORP
Oxidation Reduction Potential
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) is an electronic measurement in millivolts (mV) of Sanitizer Effectiveness of Water. ORP is the Ability to Oxidize or Reduce Waste & Contaminants including Pathogens.
US Health Departments Recognizes Positive Charge of +650mV as Minimum Acceptable ORP to Sanitize Public Pools, Food or Water Supply.
Anything greater than +800mV has Exceptional Killing Power. HOCl is naturally Electrostatic with an ORP of +850mV to +1000mV!
What does Oxidation mean in Crop Diseases?
EW (HOCl) Causes Instant Cell Wall Damage to Pathogens
Electron Loss
When an Oxidizing Agent (HOCl) comes in contact with any Organic Material including pathogens, it “steals” 2 electrons from the pathogens, which are then oxidized.
Cell Wall Rupture
Loss of electrons causes the cell wall to become unstable & the HOCl and sodium rush in rupturing the cell. The cell contents including potassium leaks out and the cell’s DNA, mitochondria and proteins are destroyed.
Reduced Oxidizing Agent
The HOCl is now reduced & can be safely discarded.
ORP the most Powerful Oxidizing Agents:
| Oxidizer | Oxidation strength | Oxidation capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone (03) | 2.07 | 2 electrons |
| Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) | 1.78 | 2 electrons |
| Hypochlorous acid (HOCI) | 1.49 | 2 electrons |
| Hypobromous acid (HOBr) | 1.33 | 2 electrons |
| Chlorine dioxide (CIO2) | 0.95 | 5 electrons |
HOCl has the ideal Oxidation Strength & Capacity
Ozone (O3): is the strongest but unstable gas. Completes evaporates within minutes.
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is the next strongest but is strongly corrosive.
Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is stable & is non or minimally corrosive.
Hypobromous Acid (HOBr): is unstable solution & potentially toxic.
Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2): Severe upset stomach if ingested in large quantities.
| Oxidation reduction potential in millivolts (mV) | Kill time |
|---|---|
| 450 | Infinite |
| 500 | 1 Hour |
| 550 | 100 Seconds |
| 600 | 10 Seconds |
| 650 | 0 Seconds |
Amount of contact time needed between an oxidizer and E. Coli bacterium to kill it based on oxidation reduction potential.