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Calcium chloride (CaCl<sub>2</sub>) is one of the main brewing salts used for [[water mineral adjustment]] because both calcium and chloride are commonly desired in the [[water|brewing water]]. [[Calcium]] improves mashing enzyme activity, beneficially lowers pH, improves protein coagulation, lowers oxalate, and improves yeast flocculation. [[Chloride]] provides a roundness, fullness, and accentuates the sweetness of the malt. Calcium chloride can be used in combination with [[calcium sulfate]] to control the sulfate:chloride ratio of the water, which affects the resulting hoppy vs malty balance of the beer | Calcium chloride (CaCl<sub>2</sub>) is one of the main brewing salts used for [[water mineral adjustment]] because both calcium and chloride are commonly desired in the [[water|brewing water]]. [[Calcium]] improves mashing enzyme activity, beneficially lowers pH, improves protein coagulation, lowers oxalate, and improves yeast flocculation. [[Chloride]] provides a roundness, fullness, and accentuates the sweetness of the malt. Calcium chloride can be used in combination with [[calcium sulfate]] to control the sulfate:chloride ratio of the water, which affects the resulting hoppy vs malty balance of the beer. | ||
Calcium chloride absorbs water from the air | Calcium chloride rapidly absorbs water from the air.<ref name=hob10>Ryder DS. [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781351228336-10/processing-aids-brewing-david-ryder Processing aids in brewing.] In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. [[Library|''Handbook of Brewing.'']] 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.</ref> This is a problem because as the amount of water increases, the amount of salt by weight decreases. Therefore, measuring by weight will not give an accurate amount of the salt content. Different commercial sources may also have different levels of purity.<ref name=water>Palmer J, Kaminski C. [[Library|''Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers.'']] Brewers Publications; 2013.</ref> The best way to more accurately measure calcium chloride is to create a solution (dissolve the salt in water). | ||
*https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride | *https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride | ||
*https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/announcing-the-release-of-mash-made-easy-version-8-30-in-us-and-metric-formats.674132/ | *https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/announcing-the-release-of-mash-made-easy-version-8-30-in-us-and-metric-formats.674132/ | ||
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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
Use cool water to dissolve calcium chloride because it will generate significant heat. Add solid calcium chloride slowly while continuously mixing.<ref>[https://www.oxycalciumchloride.com/sitefinity/websitetemplates/oxycalciumchloride/calculators/making-solutions/index.html Making solutions from dry calcium chloride.] Occidental Chemical Corporation website. Accessed May 2024.</ref> | Use cool water to dissolve calcium chloride because it will generate significant heat. Add solid calcium chloride slowly while continuously mixing.<ref>[https://www.oxycalciumchloride.com/sitefinity/websitetemplates/oxycalciumchloride/calculators/making-solutions/index.html Making solutions from dry calcium chloride.] Occidental Chemical Corporation website. Accessed May 2024.</ref> | ||
An alternate option is to bake your calcium chloride at 392°F (200°C) for at least an hour, which converts the calcium chloride closer to the anhydrous (no water) form.<ref>Brungard M. [https://www.brunwater.com/articles/working-with-calcium-chloride Working with calcium chloride.] Bru'n Water website. First published 2016. Last modified 2020. Accessed online May 2024.</ref> | |||
Calcium chloride should be stored in tightly sealed containers and resealed promptly after use.<ref name=hob10/> | |||
== Chemical characteristics == | == Chemical characteristics == | ||
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Density of 10% solution by mass of calcium chloride in water is 1.0835 g/mL at 20 °C.<ref>[https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/solution-calcium-chloride-cacl2-water-1000-calcium-chloride-mass-density-10835-g-cm-3-20-c-q107410347 A solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2) in water...] Chegg website. Accessed online May 2024.</ref> | Density of 10% solution by mass of calcium chloride in water is 1.0835 g/mL at 20 °C.<ref>[https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/solution-calcium-chloride-cacl2-water-1000-calcium-chloride-mass-density-10835-g-cm-3-20-c-q107410347 A solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2) in water...] Chegg website. Accessed online May 2024.</ref> | ||
10% by weight: 1.085<ref>[https://amcmud.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/10/CALCIUM-CHLORIDE-PDS.pdf Calcium chloride.] Imdex. 2017. Accessed online May 2024.</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is one of the main brewing salts used for water mineral adjustment because both calcium and chloride are commonly desired in the brewing water. Calcium improves mashing enzyme activity, beneficially lowers pH, improves protein coagulation, lowers oxalate, and improves yeast flocculation. Chloride provides a roundness, fullness, and accentuates the sweetness of the malt. Calcium chloride can be used in combination with calcium sulfate to control the sulfate:chloride ratio of the water, which affects the resulting hoppy vs malty balance of the beer.
Calcium chloride rapidly absorbs water from the air.[1] This is a problem because as the amount of water increases, the amount of salt by weight decreases. Therefore, measuring by weight will not give an accurate amount of the salt content. Different commercial sources may also have different levels of purity.[2] The best way to more accurately measure calcium chloride is to create a solution (dissolve the salt in water).
- https://www.brunwater.com/articles/a-better-way-to-store-and-use-calcium-chloride
- https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/announcing-the-release-of-mash-made-easy-version-8-30-in-us-and-metric-formats.674132/
Products available online
- MoreBeer - 2 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb, 50 lb
- Pure (via Amazon) - 1 lb
- LD Carlson (via Amazon) - 1 lb
Usage
Use cool water to dissolve calcium chloride because it will generate significant heat. Add solid calcium chloride slowly while continuously mixing.[3]
An alternate option is to bake your calcium chloride at 392°F (200°C) for at least an hour, which converts the calcium chloride closer to the anhydrous (no water) form.[4]
Calcium chloride should be stored in tightly sealed containers and resealed promptly after use.[1]
Chemical characteristics
Solubility 0.745g/mL (at 20 °C)[5]
Density of 10% solution by mass: 1.0835 @ 20°C[6]
Density of 10% solution by mass of calcium chloride in water is 1.0835 g/mL at 20 °C.[7]
10% by weight: 1.085[8]
References
- ↑ a b Ryder DS. Processing aids in brewing. In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. Handbook of Brewing. 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.
- ↑ Palmer J, Kaminski C. Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers. Brewers Publications; 2013.
- ↑ Making solutions from dry calcium chloride. Occidental Chemical Corporation website. Accessed May 2024.
- ↑ Brungard M. Working with calcium chloride. Bru'n Water website. First published 2016. Last modified 2020. Accessed online May 2024.
- ↑ Calcium chloride. PubChem website. Accessed online May 2024.
- ↑ Densities of aqueous solutions of inorganic chlorides. The Engineering ToolBox website. 2017. Accessed online May 2024.
- ↑ A solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2) in water... Chegg website. Accessed online May 2024.
- ↑ Calcium chloride. Imdex. 2017. Accessed online May 2024.