An ionic compound composed of calcium and chlorine. It’s a white, crystalline solid at room temperature, highly soluble in water, and is known for its hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) and deliquescent (attracting moisture from the air to the point of dissolving) properties.
Physical state and appearance : Solid. (Crystalline solid.)
Odor : Odorless
Taste : Saline
Molecular Weight : 110.99 g/mole
Color : Colorless. White. Off-white
pH (1% soln/water) : 9 [Basic.]
Boiling Point : 1670°C (3038°F)
Melting Point : 772°C (1421.6°F)
Critical Temperature : Not available
Specific Gravity : 2.15 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure : Not applicable
Vapor Density : Not available
Odor Threshold : Not available
Dispersion Properties : See solubility in water, acetone
Solubility : Easily soluble in cold water, hot water, acetone. Freely
soluble in alcohol. Soluble in Acetic Acid