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Calcium chloride, hexahydrate

Calcium chloride, hexahydrate structure

Calcium chloride, hexahydrate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    7774-34-7

  • Formula:

    CaCl2.6H2O

  • Chemical Name:

    Calcium chloride, hexahydrate

  • Synonyms:

    Calcium chloride (CaCl2),hexahydrate;Calcium chloride,hexahydrate;Calcium dichloride hexahydrate

  • Categories:

    Inorganic Chemistry  >  Inorganic Salts

Description

Calcium chloride is a colorless to off-white crystalline solid which is deliquescent (absorb water). When heated, crystals lose water @ 100C.

Calcium chloride, hexahydrate Basic Attributes

219.07600

217.96400

28272000

Characteristics

55.38000

-6.37780

white hexagonal crystals, hygroscopic

1.71

299 °C

100ºC at 760 mmHg

H2O: 5360 g/L (20 ºC)

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

1

R36

S22-S24

EV9830000

Xi

Stable. Incompatible with water, zinc, strong acids, methyl vinyl ether, bromine trifluoride, boron oxides.

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P337 + P313

H319

Calcium chloride, hexahydrate Use and Manufacturing

Calcium chloride are inorganic compounds with the chemical formula CaCl2(H2O)x, where x = 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6. All of these salts are a highly soluble in water. They are mainly used for deicing and dust control. Because the anhydrous salt is hygroscopic, it is used as a desiccant.

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