Good ice melt choices for concrete are Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride. While Potassium Chloride is good for the environment it damages the concrete and typically costs 3-5 times more. Is calcium chloride safe for driveways? Calcium chloride is more expensive than sodium chloride, but it’s less harsh on yourRead More →
Mixing calcium oxide with water produces a product known as hydrated lime or slaked lime used to disinfect barn surfaces. When dry, quicklime is not excessively corrosive to galvanized steel, but when combined with water, it creates calcium hydroxide, which is corrosive to galvanized steel and aluminum. Does lime eatRead More →
Never leave stainless steel to soak in solutions that contain chlorine, vinegar, or table salt, as long-term exposure to these can damage it. Does acid corrode stainless steel? When stainless steel is exposed to hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, general surface corrosion can occur. Hydrochloric acid is extremely acidic and usedRead More →