Physics & Discovery
Why Does Salt Melt Ice? The Chemistry of Road Salt Explained
Salt melts ice by lowering the freezing point of water, down to about -6°F for saturated brine. See how road salt works, its limits and better options.
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Salt melts ice by lowering the freezing point of water, down to about -6°F for saturated brine. See how road salt works, its limits and better options.
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