Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)-Powder

Calcium Chloride Powder is an excellent water soluble crystalline Calcium source for uses compatible with chlorides. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water.

Properties:

Chemical formula：CaCl₂

Molar mass:110.98 g/mol

Appearance:White powder, hygroscopic

Odor:Odorless

Density :2.15 g/cm³ (anhydrous)

Melting point:772–775 °C (1,422–1,427 °F; 1,045–1,048 K) anhydrous;260 °C (500 °F; 533 K)monohydrate, decomposes;175 °C (347 °F; 448 K)dihydrate, decomposes;45.5 °C (113.9 °F; 318.6 K)tetrahydrate, decomposes;30 °C (86 °F; 303 K)hexahydrate, decomposes

Boiling point:1,935 °C (3,515 °F; 2,208 K) anhydrous

Solubility in water: Anhydrous:74.5 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Application

Calcium chloride was used during the assay of transglutaminase (TG) activity. It was also used for of modification of calcium alginate hydrogels.