What does calcium chloride dry?

Calcium chloride is suitable for drying acetone, ethers, numerous esters, aliphatic, olefinic, aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons, and neutral gases. Since calcium chloride is also available in granular form, it is often used in drying tubes.

Why is calcium chloride a drying agent?

Calcium chloride is strongly hygroscopic (absorbs water from its surroundings), so it removes moisture from the air, making it dryer. This results in water in the substance to be dried to evaporate into the drier air, and this cycle repeats until the system reaches an equilibrium.

Which gas does calcium chloride dry?

Calcium chloride can be used as a consumable desiccant to dry natural gas. Anhydrous calcium chloride combines with water to form various calcium chloride hydrates.

Who is the manufacturer of liquid calcium chloride?

Since 1979, Sicalco ltd. has been an official Liquidow™ distributor of both liquid calcium chloride and dry calcium chloride products manufactured by the Occidental Chemical Corporation. Calcium chloride is offered in liquid, pellets and flakes.

Can you dry out and reuse calcium chloride?

We have one of those “holders” for calcuim chloride with the chemical in the top and a reservoir for the water collected underneath. The chemical stuff is damp and claggy, but no water is collected. Is it possible to dry out the stuff for reuse and thereby save a bit of cash.

What can calcium chloride be used for in?

Calcium chloride is offered in liquid, pellets and flakes. Our products have applications in road base stabilization, deicing for large and small surfaces, dust control, landscaping and many others, including food grade for the food industry.

How does calcium chloride work in a dehumidifier?

As you may know, traditional dehumidifiers use calcium chloride to collect moisture from the air. This unique chemical compound is known to dry out high levels of humidity, which prevents mold growth. Here’s the problem: the dangers of calcium chloride to human health are extreme and can even lead to burns in the mouth and throat.