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Modern Chlor-Alkali Chemistry offers more than technical instruction—it combines applied chemical expertise with a grounded industrial narrative. Designed for engineers, operators, plant managers, analysts, safety professionals, and educators, this comprehensive reference also supports adjacent roles in logistics, compliance, and administration. Written with clarity and precision, it covers the full spectrum of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid production, including brine purification, membrane-cell electrolysis, impurity control, analytical testing, regulatory frameworks, and integrated safety systems. The book follows a structured learning method called Circula Core Learning™—a system that revisits essential operational principles such as pH management, ORP monitoring, chemical stability, and safety protocols across multiple contexts. This method helps reinforce understanding, deepen practical skills, and support long-term retention for use in real-world scenarios. Key topics include: Membrane-cell electrolysis: design, safety, energy efficiency, and purity control Analytical methods: titration, ICP-OES, spectroscopy, chromatography, and AI-based instrumentation Regulatory compliance: EPA, OSHA, REACH, CLP, ADR, ISO standards, and facility audits Process reliability: automation, preventive maintenance, and real-time digital monitoring Emergency readiness and best practices in chemical safety management Case-based analysis of COVID-19 supply chain responses in the chlor-alkali sector The narrative opens with a focused case study on Kuehne Chemical Company, anchoring the book’s themes of discipline, innovation, and integrity. Beginning with Carl Kuehne’s pioneering work in Jersey City in 1918, it follows the company’s evolution across generations—from Peter Kuehne Sr.’s modernization and membrane-cell adoption, to Ronda Kuehne’s leadership through regulatory and environmental transitions, and finally to Zach Kuehne’s development of