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Calcium Chloride Dihydrate CP 500g

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Calcium Chloride Dihydrate CP 500g

500g

R134.78 excl. VATR155.00 incl. VAT

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Overview

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate CP 500g In a laboratory setting, Calcium Chloride Dihydrate CP (Chemically Pure) is commonly used as a drying agent for organic solvents, a calcium supplement in cell culture media, to prepare synthetic brine solutions, and can also be used in certain chemical reactions where a source of calcium ions is needed, particularly in experiments related to cell adhesion and membrane stability. Key lab applications: Drying agent: Due to its high affinity for water, calcium chloride dihydrate is used in drying tubes to remove moisture from organic solvents like acetone, ethers, and hydrocarbons. Cell culture: Added to cell culture media as a calcium source to maintain cell membrane integrity and promote proper cell adhesion. Precipitation reactions: Can be used to precipitate certain compounds in aqueous solutions by introducing calcium ions. Brine solutions: Used to prepare synthetic brine solutions for various experimental purposes. Biochemical studies: Can be utili