Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)
Chemical Information:
1. Formula: CaCl2
2. Molecular weight: 110.98 g/mol
3. CAS number: 10043-52-4
4. EINECS number: 233-140-8
Properties:
1. White crystalline powder
2. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
3. Melting point: 782°C (1440°F)
4. Boiling point: 1600°C (3200°F)
Uses:
1. De-icing and anti-icing (roads, airports)
2. Dust control (construction, mining)
3. Water treatment (stabilizer, coagulant)
4. Food industry (preservative, texture modifier)
5. Pharmaceuticals (stabilizer, excipient)
Food Applications:
1. Preservative for fruits and vegetables
2. Texture modifier in canned goods
3. Stabilizer in jelly, jam, and marmalade
4. Coagulant in cheese production
