Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride is an inorganic compound. This salt is an ionic compound of calcium and chlorine with the chemical formula CaCl2. It has a tendency to become liquid. It is highly soluble in water, and at room temperature, it appears as white flakes or pellets. It can be prepared by reacting hydrochloric acid with calcium hydroxide.

When it comes to absorbing moisture from the surrounding air, calcium chloride is extremely effective, and it is one of the most hygroscopic materials. Calcium chloride desiccants work well at temperatures ranging from freezing to 80°C or higher.

It is used in a variety of applications, including brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads, and cement. It can be produced directly from limestone, but it is also produced in large quantities as a by-product of the Solvay process. It must be kept in tightly sealed containers due to its hygroscopic nature.

Calcium Chloride's Role in the Laboratory

Calcium chloride is frequently used to pack drying tubes. Kelp is dried with calcium chloride before being used to make sodium carbonate. The FDA has approved anhydrous calcium chloride as a packaging aid to ensure dryness.



Calcium Chloride's Role in the Food Industry

Calcium chloride is used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, to firm soybean curds into tofu, and to make a caviar substitute from vegetable or fruit juices. It is a common electrolyte found in sports drinks and other beverages, including bottled water. The extremely salty flavour of calcium chloride is used to flavour pickles without increasing the sodium content of the food.

Calcium Chloride's Role in the Brewing Industry

Calcium chloride is sometimes used in beer brewing to correct mineral deficiencies in the brewing water. It has an impact on flavour and chemical reactions during the brewing process, as well as yeast function during fermentation.

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