Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

IUPAC: Calcium chloride

CAS: 10043-52-4

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composition élémentaire

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

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Exothermic when dissolved

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
industrial
État
solid
Masse molaire
110,98 g/mol
Densité
2,1500 g/cm³
Point de fusion
772,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
1935,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

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).