Calcium Formate: Applications and Development of a Versatile Organic Compound
Calcium formate, also known as calcium antiformaldehyde, is an organic compound with wide application value. It appears as white crystals or crystalline powder, is slightly hygroscopic, non-toxic, has a slightly bitter taste, is readily soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, and its aqueous solution is neutral. The solubility of calcium formate does not change much with temperature increase. At 0℃, 16g can be dissolved in 100g of water, and at 100℃, 18.4g can be dissolved in 100g of water.
Calcium formate plays a significant role in the field of feed additives. It is applicable to all kinds of animal feed and can be used as an Acidifier, mold inhibitor and antibacterial agent. Adding 1% - 1.5% calcium formate to the diet of piglets can increase their daily weight gain, improve feed conversion rate and significantly reduce the incidence of diarrhea. This is because calcium formate releases formic acid through biochemical reactions in the animal's body, which can lower the pH value of the gastrointestinal tract, facilitate the activation of pepsinogen, improve the digestibility of feed nutrients, and has antibacterial and antiseptic effects. Moreover, calcium formate contains 30% easily absorbable calcium and can be used as a calcium source. However, when formulating feed, it is necessary to adjust the ratio of calcium to phosphorus properly.
In the construction industry, calcium formate is a new type of low-temperature early setting accelerator. It can be used as a rapid setting agent, lubricant and early strength agent for cement. It can accelerate the hardening speed of cement and shorten the setting time. Especially in winter construction, it can avoid the problem of too slow setting speed at low temperatures and enable cement to increase its strength as soon as possible for use. Generally, the dosage of calcium formate in each ton of dry powder mortar and concrete is about 0.5% - 1.0%, with a maximum addition of 2.5%.
In addition, calcium formate can be used as a preservative for food, grains and silage, as a binder for powdered minerals, and as a liquid for cooling and lubricating during drilling. In the leather industry, it can be used for tanning leather.
With the development of technology, the production technology of calcium formate is also constantly improving. As a multifunctional organic compound, calcium formate plays an indispensable role in many fields. With the development of various industries and technological innovation, the application prospects of calcium formate will be even broader.
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