Calcium Formate

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Introduction:

Calcium formate is an important organic calcium salt, with the chemical formula Ca(HCOO)₂. Due to its unique properties (providing calcium and having the characteristics of formic acid), it is widely used in various industrial fields.

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Applications:

1. Construction industry 

- as an early-strength agent for concrete

This is the most significant and primary application of calcium formate.

· Mechanism of action:

· Accelerates setting and hardening: Calcium formate can significantly accelerate the hydration reaction of cement, shortening the initial and final setting times of concrete.

· Enhances early strength: Within the first day to a few days after addition, the compressive strength of concrete can be significantly increased, typically by more than 30% compared to without addition.

· Suitable for low-temperature construction: In low-temperature environments (even as low as 0°C), the hydration speed of cement slows down. Calcium formate can effectively ensure the normal setting and strength development of concrete during winter construction, preventing frost damage.

· Advantages:

· Free of chloride ions: Different from traditional calcium chloride early strength agents, calcium formate does not introduce chloride ions, thus not corroding steel bars, and can be used in reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures.

· Stable performance: The effect is reliable, and has no negative impact on the later strength of concrete.

2. Feed Industry 

- As a Feed Additive

Calcium formate is an excellent acidifier for feed and a calcium supplement.

· Mechanism of action:

· Acidifier: Calcium formate will dissociate into formic acid in the acidic environment of an animal's stomach, reducing the pH value of the gastrointestinal tract, activating digestive enzymes, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria (such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella), thereby improving intestinal health and preventing diarrhea.

· Calcium supplementation: Provides easily absorbable organic calcium, promoting bone development and eggshell quality.

· Target users: Especially suitable for piglets, poultry (especially laying hens and broilers) and aquatic animals.

· Advantages:

· Non-irritating: Compared to liquid formic acid, calcium formate is a solid powder, non-corrosive, easy to transport and add, and does not irritate the animal's mouth and gastrointestinal tract.

· High absorption rate: The absorption rate of organic calcium is usually higher than that of inorganic calcium (such as limestone powder).

3. Food Industry 

- As a Food Additive

In food, calcium formate is used as a preservative and a curing agent.

· Usage:

· Preservative: Utilizing the antibacterial properties of formic acid, it is used to extend the shelf life of certain foods.

· Dough conditioner: In some European countries, it is permitted to be used in baked goods as an acid regulator and dough improver.

· Stabilizer: It is used in small amounts in certain cured meat products.

· Regulations: Its usage scope and limit are strictly restricted by various national food safety regulations (for example, the E code in Europe is E238).

4. Industrial and Chemical Fields

· Leather tanning: In the leather industry, calcium formate is used as a binder and auxiliary tanning agent, which can make the leather softer and fuller.

· Lubricant additives: Can be used as a thickener and anti-corrosion additive for lubricating grease.

· Chemical synthesis: As an intermediate in the production of formic acid or other formate salts.

· Oil drilling: Sometimes used as an additive in drilling fluids.

5. Other uses

· De-icing agent: As an environmentally friendly snow and ice melting agent, it causes far less corrosion to concrete and metals compared to chlorides.

· Fire-resistant materials: Used in the production of certain types of fire-resistant bricks.

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