Friday, December 29, 2023

A DEVICE THAT GENERATES OZONE

Ozoniser

    It is a type of air or water purifier that uses ozone to kill bacteria and remove contaminants from food and water. 

     Ozone is a naturally occurring gas. A molecule of ozone has three oxygen atoms. Ozone is found in low concentrations throughout Earth's atmosphere. While the ozone layer shields Earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the Sun, it is a pollutant at ground level. 

  However, when used in the right amounts, ozone can sanitize food and drinking water. Studies have shown that injecting small amounts of ozone into filtered tap water can reduce more than 99.99% of food-borne microorganisms such as salmonella and E. coli. It can also remove residue of pesticides from fruits, vegetables, lentils, meat and seafood.

    An ozoniser is a device that generates ozone by charging the air with high voltage electricity. The gas is then either released into the air or water. Ozone improves the quality of indoor air by removing unpleasant odours and killing microbes. When fruits and vegetables are soaked in water infused with ozone, it removes chemicals, bacteria and fungus without hurting their nutritional content. In the process, the food tastes better and lasts longer. 

    On the flip side, some scientific studies suggest that the amount of ozone needed to effectively kill bacteria and remove odours can be harmful to humans and hence should be used with care.

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