calcium chloride
Ice-melting compound
Calcium chloride is a chemical compound of calcium and chlorine, used primarily as a drying agent, de-icer, and food additive.
It absorbs moisture readily, making it effective for keeping roads clear of ice and products free of humidity.
In food processing, it firms vegetables during canning and helps cheese curds set: The pickles were brined with calcium chloride for extra crunch.
Sodium chloride compound
- halideHalogen-element compound
- inorganicNot from living matter
- solubleAble to dissolve
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
anhydrous · pellets · flakes · granules · aqueous · ionic · electrolyte · brine
Releasing energy as heat
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- deliquescentDissolves by absorbing atmospheric moisture
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
salty · irritant · reactive · dissolution · concentrated · dilute · alkaline solution · skin irritant
Highway ice preventer
- ice meltSubstance dissolving frozen surfaces
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- pavementHard road covering
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
freezing point depression · snow removal · traction · black ice · de-icer · pre-treatment · highway · bridge deck
Moisture-absorbing material
- humidity controlManaging air's water content
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- absorbentAble to soak up
- dehumidifyRemove atmospheric moisture
dampness · silica gel · anhydrous · water vapor · dry storage · desiccator
Managing airborne fine particles
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- wastewater treatmentCleaning used liquid for reuse
- coagulantAgent inducing clotting
- oil wellsDrilling sites for petroleum
desiccation · paper manufacturing · fabric softener · plastic production
Airtight food preservation
- picklingAcid preservation process
- cheese makingCrafting curds from milk
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- curdCoagulated milk solids
beer brewing · bottled water · sports drinks · processed cheese · food-grade · molecular gastronomy
salt
Sodium chloride compound
hygroscopic · anhydrous · pellets · flakes · granules · aqueous · ionic · electrolyte · brine · dissociation
exothermic
Releasing energy as heat
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- deliquescentDissolves by absorbing atmospheric moisture
- water-solubleAble to dissolve in water
bitter · salty · irritant · reactive · dissolution · concentrated · dilute · alkaline solution · skin irritant
road salt
Highway ice preventer
- ice meltSubstance dissolving frozen surfaces
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- pavementHard road covering
sidewalk · freezing point depression · snow removal · traction · black ice · de-icer · pre-treatment · highway · bridge deck · cold weather
desiccant
Moisture-absorbing material
- humidity controlManaging air's water content
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- absorbentAble to soak up
dehumidify · dampness · silica gel · anhydrous · water vapor · dry storage · desiccator
dust control
Managing airborne fine particles
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- wastewater treatmentCleaning used liquid for reuse
- coagulantAgent inducing clotting
oil wells · desiccation · paper manufacturing · fabric softener · plastic production
canning
Airtight food preservation
- picklingAcid preservation process
- cheese makingCrafting curds from milk
- brewingBeverage preparation process
curd · beer brewing · bottled water · sports drinks · processed cheese · food-grade · molecular gastronomy
- ice melterssalt, road salt, rock salt, de-icer, ice melt
- Inorganic Compoundsaluminum oxide, titanium dioxide, sodium carbonate, potassium iodide, sodium nitrate
- deicersrock salt, road salt, ice melt, salt brine, deicer
- electrolytessodium, potassium, magnesium, bicarbonate, phosphate
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, lecithin, MSG
- humidity controlhumidifier, dehumidifier, humidistat, hygrometer, humidity sensor
calcium chloridesodium chloride
NaCl compound
table salt · pure water · organic compounds · potassium chloride · magnesium chloride
calcium chlorideammonium nitrate
Nitrogen-rich agricultural compound
potassium chloride · urea · humectants · water · ice
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