Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

IUPAC: Calcium chloride

CAS: 10043-52-4

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composição elemental

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Exothermic when dissolved

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
solid
Massa molar
110,98 g/mol
Densidade
2,1500 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
772,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
1935,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).