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Chloride salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium are mostly used as road salts in Canada to remove ice and snow. It is estimated that nearly about 5 million tonnes of salt are used for ice or snow removal on pavements, roads, parking lots, and sidewalks in Canada. Road salt is the most used chemical […]
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When the winter drags on, the roads are covered with salt to melt snow and ice. Salt is also spread on the streets to keep the pedestrians and drivers from slipping and sliding from the roads. Salt used to melt ice can also cause severe damage to steel, rubber, vinyl, and plastic parts of cars […]
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Winter season in Ontario can be challenging for people and contractors involved in snow and ice removal. Road safety is the Ministry of Transportation’s priority and responsible for snow and ice control on highways. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, and you should ensure that you are well prepared for winter roads and adjust yourself […]
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If you are a city resident where there is heavy snowfall, you know that salt is used for melting the ice or snow and clear the paths for vehicles and people. Several companies or government organizations fill trucks with salt and spread on the roads, streets, and walkways to melt the ice and clear the […]
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The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac has released their weather predictions for the 2021 winter ahead for Canada. The weather conditions will be a surprise for the Canadians and get pretty brutal in some regions. The predictions reveal that there will be more rain, snow, and temperatures that might get colder than normal. While some provinces can […]
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Spreading salt is the most effective way of melting the snow and ice accumulated on the roadways. Salt has the quality of dissolving quickly in water and breaking down into ions. The ions of salt lower the freezing point of water and thereby reducing the ice formation. Many salts can be used as de-icing agents […]
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