Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride is a white, crystalline solid at room temperature. It is highly soluble in water and deliquescent, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air and forms a solution. It has a salty taste and is hygroscopic.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- De-icing and Snow Removal: Calcium chloride is widely used as a de-icing agent to melt ice and snow on roads, sidewalks, and highways due to its ability to lower the freezing point of water and create brine.
- Dust Control: It is used to control dust on unpaved roads and industrial areas to improve visibility and air quality.
- Concrete Accelerator: Calcium chloride is used as a concrete accelerator to speed up the setting and curing process of concrete in construction projects.
- Desiccant: Due to its hygroscopic nature, it is used as a desiccant to absorb moisture and control humidity in various applications, such as in packaging and storage.
- Oil and Gas Industry: Calcium chloride finds use in the oil and gas industry as a drilling fluid additive and in well completions to increase the density of drilling fluids.
- Medicinal Uses: In the medical field, calcium chloride is used for calcium supplementation and in certain medical treatments.
SIMILAR NAME
- Calcium Dichloride
PACKING
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