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Can You Mix Calcium and Salt for Effective De-icing and More?

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According to the Peters Chemical Company, mixing calcium chloride and rock salt can produce a more effective de-icing agent, capable of melting ice at temperatures as low as -25°F (-32°C). This combination is widely used to enhance the melting power of standard road salt, but can you mix calcium and salt in other contexts?