Calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl2•xH2O (x≈4-6))-Granules

Characteristic

 

Calcium chloride is commonly encountered as a hydrated solid with generic formula CaCl₂(H₂O)_x, where x = 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6. 

Chemical Formula: CaCl_2`X(H₂O)

Molecular Weight:147.015g/mol

Appearance:White Crystalline

Melting Point:176°C

Density:1.850 g/cm³

Application

 

It is used as a food additive, as an electrolyte, it is used as a buffer in pools, an additive in plastics and in fire extinguishers. It is used as a fabric softener, dust control on roads. Calcium chloride is a soluble compound that can serve as a source of calcium ions in a solution. Calcium plays important roles in many biological processes, including signal transduction, muscle contraction, maintenance of cell membranes and cell wall stability.