kyro8008
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CaCl2 Source Found
Hi, ive found a source for CaCl2 in the UK in a most unlikely place.
Pop into your local Woolworths and head for the DIY section. They sell these "de-humidifiers" which are essentially CaCl2 in a box with
holes in. They sell refill packs for these, which are 0.5Kg sealed bags, priced at £1.50 each.
I personally thought this was a good price and have never found it anywhere else in the shops.
What do other people think about the price?
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vulture
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That would be 4.50€ per kilogram, which is a ripoff. I pay 4€ per 5kg.
Furthermore, this isn't exactly a miraculous discovery, now is it?
[Edited on 9-9-2005 by vulture]
One shouldn't accept or resort to the mutilation of science to appease the mentally impaired.
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kazaa81
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I think which prices that high as kyro have found one can put CaCO3 in strong HCl (30%, less water) and then boil to evaporate water....the only solid
product in CaCl2 in water, as CO2 go off...
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12AX7
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Too bad it decomposes on dehydration, like all(?) Lewis acids.
Tim
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wa gwan
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It regenerates just fine.....quickest in the microwave.
Calcium chloride is also used to harden water so pool and spa stores will have it.
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