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Use it sparingly. It will soften concrete and cause it to pit and eventually to chunk out.
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Is driveway salt an element compound or mixture?
Its a compound.
Will the waterline freeze if you put salt on your driveway?
Salt typically lowers the freezing point of water, but your water line should be buried deep enough that it never freezes regardless of what happens on the surface above it.
Why do municipality use salt and sand on icy roads?
Salt melts ice, sand improves tires grip on the road
What is the main purpose of halite?
Halite's main purpose is table salt, tanning, and rock salt which is used for the road when its covered with ice.
Is it possible for the pH of the road salt to affect the pH of the acid rain?
No, it is not possible.
Is concrete driveway appropriate for a cold climate?
Absolutely. Most people in cold climates are concerned about the effects of salt, even road salts that are transferred to the driveway. There are some very simple things you can do to protect yourself and they all begin with planning and construction. See the link below to for an article on protecting concrete from the effects of salt.
Is driveway salt an element compound or mixture?
Its a compound.
How did road salt get its name?
salt + road = road salt... keep it up
Where to get road salt?
Road salt is impure salt directly extracted from mines.
Can you clear a driveway of weeds using salt?
Yes, a driveway can be cleared of driveway by using salt. Salt dehydrates and desiccates non-target and target vegetation in its drainage path so it must be used judiciously. Effective treatments involve spot applications with spray bottles in between cracks where weeds emerge and resist clipping and pulling.
How does road salt work?
Road Salt works because salt has a higher freezing point.
What are some uses for road salt?
Road salt is used for deicing.
Best deicing for bricks driveway?
Rock salt mixed with course sand.
Does sodium hurt your body?
sodium is salt and salt does not hurt your body. You might get sick if you have alot.
What are the bad effects of road salt?
Road salt causes corosion of vehicles
What is road salt used for?
Road salt is used for deicing streets and walkways
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having salt on the road?
The disadvantages of having salt on the road are, the it wrecks the tires, the road's, the drains if there are fish in them. The advantages of having salt on the road it makes the road less slippery so there are less car crashes, and it is cheap.
