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[[file:D CaCl2 e.jpg|thumb|left|800px|Figure 2: Deliquescence behaviour of calcium chloride in the temperature range from -45 to 80 °C. The water activity ''a<sub>w</sub>'' is plotted against the temperature.]] | [[file:D CaCl2 e.jpg|thumb|left|800px|Figure 2: Deliquescence behaviour of calcium chloride in the temperature range from -45 to 80 °C. The water activity ''a<sub>w</sub>'' is plotted against the temperature.]] | ||
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In the system CaCl<sub>2</sub>-H<sub>2</sub>O hydration/dehydration and crystallization/deliquescence processes can occur by changing relative humidity or temperature. At room temperature the present phase [[Antarcticite]] has got a deliquescence humidity of about 30 %. The deliquescence behavior depends on the temperature as the deliquescence humidity decreases with increasing temperature. Changing the relative humidity at 20 °C, calcium chloride tetrahydrate forms at values below 18 % RH. | In the system CaCl<sub>2</sub>-H<sub>2</sub>O hydration/dehydration and crystallization/deliquescence processes can occur by changing relative humidity or temperature. At room temperature the present phase [[Antarcticite]] has got a deliquescence humidity of about 30% RH. The deliquescence behavior depends on the temperature as the deliquescence humidity decreases with increasing temperature. Changing the relative humidity at 20 °C, calcium chloride tetrahydrate forms at values below 18% RH. Dehydration to the dihydrate ([[sinjarite]]) and to the monohydrate occurs at 9% RH and 6% RH, respectively. | ||
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Revision as of 14:57, 30 August 2016
Author: Amelie Stahlbuhk
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Abstract[edit]
The different hydrate stages of calcium chloride are presented, as well as their behavior regarding solubility and hygroscopicity.
Hydrate stages[edit]
Calcium chloride monohydrate: CaCl2•H2O
Sinjarite: CaCl2•2H2O
Calcium chloride tetrahydrate: CaCl2•4H2O
Antarcticite: CaCl2•6H2O
Solubility[edit]
Under standard conditions the hexahydrate of calcium chloride Antarcticite is the stable form. The salt has got a high solubility in water which increases with increasing temperatures. The dehydration steps to the calcium chloride tetrahydrate and to sinjarite take place at temperatures of 30 °C and 45 °C, respectively.
Hygroscopicity[edit]
In the system CaCl2-H2O hydration/dehydration and crystallization/deliquescence processes can occur by changing relative humidity or temperature. At room temperature the present phase Antarcticite has got a deliquescence humidity of about 30% RH. The deliquescence behavior depends on the temperature as the deliquescence humidity decreases with increasing temperature. Changing the relative humidity at 20 °C, calcium chloride tetrahydrate forms at values below 18% RH. Dehydration to the dihydrate (sinjarite) and to the monohydrate occurs at 9% RH and 6% RH, respectively.
| Phase transition | Deliquescence or equilibrium humidity at 20°C |
| Antarcticite-solution | 33.3 % |
| Antarcticite-Calcium chloride tetrahydrate | 18.5 % |
| Calcium chloride tetrahydrate-Sinjarite | 9 % |
| Sinjarite-Calcium chloride monohydrate | 6 % |