Description
Genome Specialities FZC is a reliable supplier of Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) for industrial, commercial, food-processing, construction, water-treatment, and other applications.
inorganic salt known for its high water solubility, hygroscopic properties, and ability to release heat when dissolved in water.
Chemical properties
| Property | Details |
| Chemical formula | CaCl₂ |
| Molar mass | 110.98 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid (flakes, pellets, or powder) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.15 g/cm³ (anhydrous) |
| Melting point | 772 °C (anhydrous) |
| Boiling point | 1,600 °C (decomposes) |
| Solubility in water | Highly soluble; 74.5 g/100 mL at 20 °C |
| Solubility in alcohol | Slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone |
| Hygroscopicity | Strongly hygroscopic; absorbs moisture from air |
| Deliquescence | Yes, can absorb enough water to form a liquid solution |
| pH of 1% solution | ~6.0–8.0 (slightly neutral to mildly alkaline) |
| Reactivity | Reacts with strong acids to form calcium salts; reacts with water exothermically |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; decomposes at very high temperatures |
Major Uses of Calcium Chloride
- Road and Sidewalk De-Icing
Calcium chloride is widely used for road, highway, parking-area, and sidewalk de-icing.
perform effectively at lower temperatures than conventional sodium chloride, making it useful in cold-weather applications.
- Moisture Absorption and Desiccant Applications
It is used for humidity control in containers, storage areas, packaging, and other environments where moisture reduction is required.
- Food Industry
Food-grade calcium chloride is used as a firming agent (E509) in certain food-processing applications.
It can help maintain texture in products such as canned vegetables, fruits, and cheese when used in accordance with applicable food regulations.
- Construction and Concrete
Calcium chloride has been used as a concrete setting accelerator, helping shorten setting time under suitable conditions.
Its use should follow the applicable concrete specifications because chloride-containing materials may be unsuitable for certain reinforced or prestressed concrete applications.
- Water Treatment
Calcium chloride is used in various water-treatment and industrial water applications, including processes involving calcium adjustment, brine preparation, and water chemistry control.
- Industrial Applications
Calcium chloride is a versatile industrial chemical used in refrigeration brines, dust control, drilling operations, mineral processing, chemical manufacturing, and other industrial processes.
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