Calcium Chloride

‌1. Industrial Applications‌

• ‌De-icing‌: Primary agent for road/airport snow melting (lowers water's freezing point to -52°C)

• ‌Drying‌: Desiccant for gases (N₂/O₂/H₂) and organic solvents

• ‌Construction‌:
  • Concrete accelerator (enhances hardening/cold resistance)

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  • Dust suppressant for coal transport/roadways

• ‌Metallurgy‌: Flux in aluminum/magnesium refining

‌2. Food & Pharmaceutical‌

• ‌Food Additive‌:
  • Cheese/soybean curd coagulant (e.g., tofu production)1517
  • Preservative for canned vegetables/fruits1519
  • Electrolyte in sports drinks1518

• ‌Medical‌:
  • Treatment for hypocalcemia/magnesium poisoning

• • Antidote for fluoride toxicity

‌3. Agricultural Uses‌

• Soil amendment to improve calcium deficiency

• Crop stress resistance enhancer (drought/cold tolerance)

• Post-harvest preservative for apples/other frui