

Calcium Chloride 500gm
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Calcium chloride is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CaCl2. It is a salt composed of calcium and chlorine ions and is highly soluble in water. Calcium chloride is commonly used as a desiccant, de-icer, and in various industrial processes. It is also used in food and beverage applications as a firming agent, and in medicine as a source of calcium for people with calcium deficiencies.
Uses of Calcium chloride
De-icing:
Calcium chloride is commonly used as a de-icing agent to prevent ice formation on roads, sidewalks, and runways.
Desiccant:
Calcium chloride is an excellent desiccant, meaning it can absorb moisture from the air. It is used to dry out and preserve a variety of materials, such as packaging, electronic equipment, and even art and artifacts.
Oil and gas industry:
Calcium chloride is used in the oil and gas industry as a brine to control the swelling of clay and shale formations and to increase the density of drilling fluids.
Food industry:
Calcium chloride is used in the food industry as a firming agent and as a source of calcium in various food products such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, and sports drinks.
Medical applications:
Calcium chloride is used in medicine as a source of calcium for people with calcium deficiencies.
Concrete acceleration:
Calcium chloride is used in the construction industry to accelerate the setting time of concrete.
Water treatment:
Calcium chloride is used in water treatment as a coagulant to remove impurities from water.
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Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent crystals or white powder.
- Solubility: Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol.
- Melting Point: Decomposes at high temperatures before melting.
Chemical Properties:
- Molecular Formula: KAl(SOā)āĀ·12HāO
- Molecular Weight: 474.39 g/mol (for the dodecahydrate form)
- Acidity: It is slightly acidic in aqueous solution.
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