Calcium chloride dihydrate
Calcium chloride dihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline solid with the chemical formula CaCl2.2H2O. It's a hydrate, calcium salt, and inorganic chloride that's highly soluble in water.
Calcium chloride dihydrate is a white to off-white crystalline solid with the chemical formula CaCl2.2H2O. It's a hydrate, calcium salt, and inorganic chloride that's highly soluble in water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Chemical formula | CaCl2.2H2O |
| Molecular mass | 147.014 g/mol |
| Color | White to grayish solid |
| Melting point | 176°C |
| Density | 1.85 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
APPLICATION
- De-icing agent
- Drying agent
- Food additive
- Concrete accelerator
- Drilling fluid additive
- pH buffer in swimming pool water
- Inhibitor of swelling clays in invert emulsion drilling fluids
- Flux in the Davy process for the manufacture of sodium
- Additive in plastics, fire extinguishers, and blast furnaces
- Drainage aid in wastewater treatment
Remarks
BENEFITS AND FEATURES
- Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture and humidity from the air to prevent corrosion and degradation
- Lowers freezing point: Melts snow and ice on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots
- Improves nutritional value: Boosts calcium content in food products
- Improves shelf life: Improves firmness and post-harvest shelf life of food products
- Enhances cell adhesion: Promotes specific cell-cell interactions, which is important for cell culture experiments
- Supports cell growth: Maintains cell health and facilitates various cellular processes
- Rich in micronutrients: A source of calcium and chloride
- Solid at room temperature: A typical ionic halide
- Highly soluble in water: Deliquescent