Chloramines are formed during a reaction between chlorine ) and ammonia (NH3). Chloramines are amines which contain at least one chlorine atom, which is directly bond to nitrogen atoms (N). Inorganic chloramines are formed when dissolved chlorine and ammonia react.
How does chloramine get in water?
Are most commonly formed when ammonia is added to chlorine to treat drinking water. ... Provide longer-lasting disinfection as the water moves through pipes to consumers.
How is Monochloramine made?
Monochloramine, dichloramine (NHCl2) and trichloramine (NCl3) are produced by adding chlorine to a solution containing ammonia, by adding ammonia to a solution containing free residual chlorine or by adding premixed solutions of ammonia and chlorine to water (1–4).
