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Calcium chloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium chloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Calcium chloride anhydrous;Calcium dichloride |
| Chinese name | 氯化钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 无水氯化钙;二氯化钙 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 10043-52-4 |
| EINECS No. | 233-140-8 |
| Molecular formula | CaCl2 |
| Molecular weight | 110.98 |
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Technical indicators
CaCl2 content ≥94.0% (anhydrous); alkalinity ≤0.2%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.1%; magnesium and alkali metals ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
White granules or powder, highly hygroscopic, very soluble in water with evolution of heat
Application scenarios
Road de-icing agent, desiccant, food calcium fortifier, water treatment, oil drilling fluid