Removal of Road Salt
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Removal of Road Salt
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http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017...road-salt.html
Although salt is inert when subjected to freezing (15 – 20. oF) it’s considered the lower limit for salt to melt snow/ice but once H2O, even in the form of moist air (i.e. humidity) is added the freezing point is lowered and the saline solution(salt/water) will have an adverse effect on the vehicles paint and undercarriage.
When washing the vehicle ensure that all salt is removed to avoid a saline solution remaining on the paint finish. Using a durable protection (Collinite Insulator Wax) will provide a sacrificial and renewable protection to the vehicles paint finish. Do not dilute, ValuGard Rust Inhibitor can be spray applied
The salts (often mixed with grit / sand for tyre adhesion) commonly used are;
(a) Sodium chloride (NaCl) the most common salt used
(b) Calcium chloride (CaCl2) works at lower temperatures than sodium chloride.
(c) Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is the name for the chemical compounds and its various hydrates MgCl2 (H2O) x.
These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water. This compound forms a crystalline film on the body and the windows of vehicles that is difficult to wash off. It draws moisture from the air and the residue on the vehicle becomes actively corrosive at humidity rates below 25 percent.
http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017...road-salt.html
Although salt is inert when subjected to freezing (15 – 20. oF) it’s considered the lower limit for salt to melt snow/ice but once H2O, even in the form of moist air (i.e. humidity) is added the freezing point is lowered and the saline solution(salt/water) will have an adverse effect on the vehicles paint and undercarriage.
When washing the vehicle ensure that all salt is removed to avoid a saline solution remaining on the paint finish. Using a durable protection (Collinite Insulator Wax) will provide a sacrificial and renewable protection to the vehicles paint finish. Do not dilute, ValuGard Rust Inhibitor can be spray applied
The salts (often mixed with grit / sand for tyre adhesion) commonly used are;
(a) Sodium chloride (NaCl) the most common salt used
(b) Calcium chloride (CaCl2) works at lower temperatures than sodium chloride.
(c) Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is the name for the chemical compounds and its various hydrates MgCl2 (H2O) x.
These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water. This compound forms a crystalline film on the body and the windows of vehicles that is difficult to wash off. It draws moisture from the air and the residue on the vehicle becomes actively corrosive at humidity rates below 25 percent.
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