Calcium chloride is available in various forms and purities. A major use is the de-icing and dust control of roads. It is also used in the coal industry for dustproofing and freezeproofing, in foods, in electrolytic cells, and in refrigeration brines. The test methods listed in 1.2 provide procedures for analyzing calcium chloride to determine if it is suitable for its intended use.

1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the analysis of calcium chloride and solutions.

1.2 Procedures are given for the determination of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium hydroxide. The test methods appear in the following order:

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 5.

1.5 Review the current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, handling, and safety precautions.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D345 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Calcium Chloride for Roads and Structural Applications

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals

E200 Practice for Preparation, Standardization, and Storage of Standard and Reagent Solutions for Chemical Analysis

E663 Practice for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis

Keywords

analysis; atomic absorption; calcium chloride; calcium hydroxide; magnesium chloride; potassium chloride; Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); Calcium chloride; Calcium hydroxide content; Chemical analysis--chemicals; Chloride analysis--cleaning agents/detergents; Magnesium chloride content; Phenolphthalein indicator method; Potassium chloride content; Sodium chloride content; Spectrophotometry--atomic absorption;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.060.50 (Salts)

Citing ASTM Standards

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