Uses of Calcium Chloride Dihydrate as a Snow Melting Agent

Uses of Calcium Chloride Dihydrate as a Snow Melting Agent

Calcium chloride dihydrate is a commonly used snow melting agent, primarily used to remove snow and ice from roads and sidewalks.

Calcium chloride dihydrate is a commonly used snow melting agent because it has the following advantages:

1. Highly Efficient Snow Melting: Calcium chloride dihydrate has a strong snow melting ability, quickly dissolving snow and ice, allowing roads and sidewalks to quickly regain traffic flow. It lowers the melting point of ice and snow, rapidly generating a thermal effect that melts the ice and snow quickly. Compared to other commonly used snow melting agents, calcium chloride dihydrate has a more significant snow melting effect.

2. High Adaptability: Calcium chloride dihydrate maintains good snow melting performance at low temperatures. Its melting point is very low, allowing continued use below -40°C. In extremely cold weather conditions, calcium chloride dihydrate can quickly melt ice and snow, ensuring safe passage on roads and sidewalks.

3. Prevents Refreezing: Calcium chloride dihydrate has a good ability to inhibit refreezing of ice and snow. It can mix with melted ice and snow to form a highly permeable solution, forming a protective film on the road surface to prevent the formation of new ice layers. This effectively reduces the risk of post-snow icing and improves the safety of roads and sidewalks.

4. Controllability: Calcium chloride dihydrate can be applied in appropriate amounts as needed to achieve optimal snow-melting results. It can be adjusted based on factors such as snow thickness, temperature, and humidity, thereby reducing usage and costs. Furthermore, it can be mixed with other materials, such as sand or cellulose, to increase friction and improve road grip and traction.

5. Environmental Friendliness: Compared to other snow-melting agents, calcium chloride dihydrate has a smaller environmental impact. When calcium chloride dihydrate reacts with ice and snow, it produces a calcium oxide solution, which has a relatively small environmental impact. In addition, calcium chloride dihydrate is not highly corrosive, reducing corrosive damage to roads, bridges, and vehicles.

In summary, China Sinowin Industry Produced and manufactured calcium chloride dihydrate is a highly efficient, adaptable, controllable, and environmentally friendly snow-melting agent. It can quickly melt ice and snow, prevent refreezing, and improve the traffic capacity and safety of roads and sidewalks. However, when using calcium chloride dihydrate de-icing agent, it is also necessary to pay attention to using it in moderation to avoid adverse effects on the environment and human health.