An oxidizing agent (also called an oxidizer or oxidant) is referred to as a chemical compound that readily transfers oxygen atoms or a substance that gains electrons in a redox chemical reaction.

Chemists produce new oxidants as a tool for preparative chemistry. Chemical oxidation, the selective removal of electrons from a substrate, represents one of the most important transformations in ...

The presence of oxidizing agents in an RO unit can destroy the osmosis membrane allowing dissolved salts to enter the system and lowering the quality of water. ORP measurement after the condenser ...

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