General Description

Dichloramine B, also known as NHCl2, is a chemical compound comprised of nitrogen, hydrogen, and chlorine. Through hydrolysis and disproportionation, it is produced in small quantities when ammonia and chlorine are combined. It occurs as an intermediate step in the process of producing monochloramine and nitrogen trichloride. The substance is a prominent component in public water system disinfection often found in chloraminated water. However, due to its unstable and transient nature, direct detection of Dichloramine B is challenging, which makes its influence on water quality somewhat uncertain. Additionally, it can potentially contribute to the formation of harmful disinfection byproducts.