Calcium Chloride
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| CAS No. | 10043-52-4 |
| Molecular Formula | CaCl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.98 g/mol |
| Synonym | Dowflake Bovikalc |
| Uses | It is used to prevent ice formation and therefore used in deicing. It is used in the production of activated charcoal. It is used in heating pads and self-heating cans. It is used to correct the mineral deficiencies in brewing beer Calcium chloride is used as an electrolyte in sports drinks. In laboratories, the drying tubes are usually packed with calcium chloride. |