Due to its high reactivity and
instability, ozone ends up disappearing from the environment, due to the fact
that all the ozone that has not been consumed quickly by contact in the
oxidation of organic compounds, decomposes quickly in oxygen. This makes ozone
perfect as a disinfectant by not needing a final rinse. As it does not persist,
ozone does not require any special system of elimination after its application.
Ozone has other very useful
applications. Ozone is highly reactive when dissolved in water, maintaining a
neutral pH and therefore non-corrosive. Ozone reacts with dissolved iron and
manganese, precipitating both cations for easy elimination.
Compared to hot water or steam, its
main disinfectants rival in the presses, ozone is much less expensive to
produce and much safer to use. Disinfection by ozone can reduce more the use of
hot water in the cellars by 50%.
