Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is inexpensive, easily available calcium salt with a wide range of applications. It is a key component in deicers as it melts snow and ice. Reports suggest that CaCl2 helps in retaining the firmness of fresh cut fruits and vegetables during storage.
Calcium chloride may be used in the following processes:
- Modification of natural zeolite to increase its ability of fluoride removal.
- Synthesis of calcium sulfate whiskers utilized in making polymer reinforcing composite materials.
- Synthesis of calcium chloride-anodized aluminum composites, a solid sorbent.
- As an extractant in the soil analysis process.
- As a catalyst in the synthesis of aldols by reacting dimethylsilyl (DMS) enolates with aldehydes.
Grade: ACS
Assay: ≥96.0%
Key Applications: Reagent, Preparation and transformation of competent E. coli, Stabilization and two dimensional crystallization of the NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase (complex I) from Escherichia coli.
Application Areas: Reagent, Molecular biology
Product Type: Inorganics
Density: 1.34 g/cm3 at 20°C(lit.)
Boiling Point: > 1600°C at 1013 hPa(lit.)
Melting Point: 772°C(lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 0.01 mmHg (20°C)
Presentation: Free Flowing White Powder
Format: Powder
Titrable Base: <0.006 meq/g
Solubility: Soluble in water with heat liberation, ethanol, acetic acid, acetone.
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature, desiccate