Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is a chemical compound composed of calcium and chlorine ions. It is a white crystalline solid with a high solubility in water. Calcium chloride has a wide range of applications across various industries.
In de-icing and dust control, calcium chloride is used to melt ice and snow on roads and sidewalks, as well as to suppress dust on unpaved roads. In the food industry, it serves as a firming agent, stabilizer, and preservative in food products such as canned vegetables and tofu.
Calcium chloride is also utilized in concrete formulations to accelerate the setting time and increase the strength of concrete. Additionally, it finds application in the petroleum industry for drilling fluids, as a drying agent in industrial processes, and as a desiccant for moisture control in packaging.
Commercially, calcium chloride is available in different forms such as flakes, pellets, and granules, with varying concentrations to suit different applications.