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Chlorite refers to a group of about ten different metals. Many times chlorate combines with other elements to produce a third substance. For example when it combines with sodium it forms sodium chlorite. Sodium chlorate is use to strip or bleach paper, pulp or textiles.

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Chlorite is used as a bleaching agent in the paper and textile industries, as well as a disinfectant and sanitizer in the food processing industry. It is also used in water treatment processes to control algae and bacterial growth in water systems.

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