Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

IUPAC: Calcium chloride

CAS: 10043-52-4

Übersicht

Calcium chloride is a hygroscopic salt that generates heat when dissolved in water. It is widely used for de-icing and dust control.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×2
63,9%
Ca
Calcium ×1
36,1%

Verwendung

  • • De-icing agent
  • • Dust control
  • • Desiccant
  • • Food additive (firming agent)

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ CaCl₂ can lower water's freezing point to -52°C, making it effective for extreme cold de-icing

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Exothermic when dissolved

Structure

SMILES

[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
industrial
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
110,98 g/mol
Dichte
2,1500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
772,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1935,0 °C
Löslichkeit
745 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
109,9003
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Chloride?
Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Calcium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Chloride?
Calcium Chloride has a molar mass of 110.98 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Chloride at room temperature?
Calcium Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Chloride organic or inorganic?
Calcium Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Chloride?
Calcium Chloride (CaCl₂) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Calcium (Ca).