What is phodine?: Debunking the Myth of the Phodine Medication
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Over $14 billion is the estimated annual cost of corrosion from hydrogen sulphide for wastewater treatment operators in Australia alone, a problem Phodine was developed to address. However, a common misconception exists where the industrial chemical Phodine is mistakenly identified as a medication, creating potential confusion and safety risks. This article clarifies what Phodine is, details its actual use, and distinguishes it from similarly named pharmaceutical products to prevent dangerous mix-ups.