Calcium Chloride 6-Hydrate, Calcium chloride hexahydrate, Antarcticite, Calcium dichloride hexahydrate, 7774-34-7

Calcium Chloride 6-Hydrate, Calcium chloride hexahydrate, Antarcticite, Calcium dichloride hexahydrate, 7774-34-7

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Chemical Formula: CaCl₂·6H₂O

• Molecular Weight: 219.08 g/mol

• CAS Number: 7774-34-7

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Solubility: Soluble in water

• Density: 1.71 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 30°C (86°F)

• Boiling Point: 100°C (212°F) (with loss of water)

Uses

• Agriculture: Used as a calcium source in fertilizers.

• Industry: Utilized in detergents and textiles.

• Cooling Baths: Mixed with crushed ice to lower the temperature of cooling baths below -50°C.

• Desiccant: Used to dry gases and liquids.

Calcium Chloride 6-Hydrate, also known as Kalsiyum Klorür 6-Hidrat in Turkish, is a chemical compound with the formula CaCl₂·6H₂O. Here are some key points about it:

Calcium Chloride 6-Hydrate is known by several other names, including:

• Calcium chloride hexahydrate

• Antarcticite

• Calcium chloride hydrate (1:2:6)

• Dichlorocalcium hexahydrate

• Calcium dichloride hexahydrate

• Calcium (II) chloride, hydrous