CALCIUM CHLORIDE is a salt used to replenish calcium levels, as an acid-producing diuretic, and as an antidote for magnesium poisoning.
Calcium chloride is an ionic compound of calcium and chlorine. It is highly soluble in water and it is deliquescent. It is a salt that is solid at room temperature, and it behaves as a typical ionic halide. It has several common applications such as brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads, and in cement.