Watch this program for an overview of the fundamental performance properties of liquid deicers including: How standard deicer chemicals compare in performance at different temperatures; The difference between ice-melting capacity and ice-melting rate and why that matters; How performance enhancing additives and blends affect salt brine performance; The effect different pre-wetting brines have on the ice melting performance of rock salt; The effect of traffic action on performance and chemical selection; and Whether salt pre-wetted with magnesium chloride brine will damage concrete.

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Scott Koefod, PhD

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