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What is Blended Ice Melt and How Does it Work?

In a blended ice melt product, there are four main melting granules: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride. The advantage of blended de-icing materials lies in the fact that they are economically priced and still have the ability to work quickly at low temperatures.

In melting ice and snow, the formation of an ice melting brine is key. Brine acts much like a lighter fluid as it ignites the melting process. The specific chloride, or combination of chlorides, that is applied and also the amount applied dictates the speed and efficiency of the melting process.

Ice Melt ChicagoBlended ice melt products bring together two or all of the granular chlorides, in different percentages, for an infinite number of melting formulations. All of these blends have their own unique advantages and melting temperatures based upon the percentages of each chloride used. A blend containing high percentages of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride is going to react faster and work to lower temperatures. Calcium and magnesium chloride, in their purest form, react very quickly to begin the melting process. Potassium chloride and sodium chloride are not fast acting and take longer to activate, or in other words, take longer to form a liquid brine.

Calcium chloride and magnesium chloride are hygroscopic ice melting materials. Unlike potassium and sodium, they draw heat from the air throughout the melting process, causing a quick formation of a faster, more effective brine for de-icing. Potassium and sodium chloride do not attract heat from the air; instead,they simply react chemically with the snow and ice to lower the melting temperature. This process is slower, and the brine formed is less likely to work as the temperature drops.

When used in combination, chlorides of greater power can cause a synergetic effect to increase the melting performance of less effective chlorides. When calcium and magnesium chloride form a brine, they in turn cause sodium and potassium to form a brine faster than if used alone. It is this effect that allows blended ice melts to compete in performance with many of the stronger,more expensive straight de-icers like 100% calcium chloride and 100% magnesium chloride. Blended ice melting products deliver performance at a reasonable price and without the hazardous environmental effects of using a straight de-icing product. For more information on Ice Melt products visit www.icemeltchicago.com.

To order or obtain additional information please contact us.

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Call us Today to Get a Quote on Bulk Rock Salt and Snow Slicer

SnowSlicer™ is a pre-wet ice melting product that contains a blend of naturally occurring crystal and liquid ice melt products plus a unique, purple coloring that makes it highly visible. The combination of a high-performance liquid deicer and a blend of fine and coarse crystal ice melters using "pre-wetting" technology results in a unique product that melts faster, lasts longer and performs better.

Why is SnowSlicer more Cost Effective?

Fast-acting and effective in lower temperatures
Pre-wet deicer means less material (up to 50%) and fewer applications are needed
Flows freely even in sub-freezing conditions
Vivid purple color is easy to see and will not track or stain
Maintains a residual melting effect after storm event

» View more information at www.icemeltchicago.com

To order or obtain additional information please contact us.

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Nation Seed's New Commercial Strength Ice Melt

Commercial Strength Ice MeltBlue crystals help provide efficient application and even ice melting. Melts ice and snow to -15 degrees. Safe for use on treated wood and concrete.

*The first 10 customers who purchase a pallet of our New Commercial Ice Melt Blend will receive a National Seed Buck Knife*

Designed for Illinois' Harshest Winter Conditions
Contains RUSH Speed Enhancing Additive
Dyed Blue For Ease of Application

To order or obtain additional information please contact us.

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Wolverine Snow Shovels

Commercial Strength Ice MeltMade with the highest quality materials and features likes comfort grip handles and dual braces, be assured that these snow tools will do their job year after year.



To order or obtain additional information please contact us.

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October is a Great Time to Fertilize Trees

Commercial Strength Ice MeltPHC for Trees Soil Fertilizer is designed to supply and sustain adequate amounts of nutrients for plant growth, vigor and health. Unlike fertilizers that supply a short-term solution to existing mineral nutrient deficiencies, PHC establishes a renewable, sustainable fertility system. Provides both short- and long-term continuous replenishment of both carbon-based and mineral nutrients in the soil.

To order online or please visit TreeCareChicago.com.

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Contact your sales rep for more information:

Tom Breier: tom.breier@natseed.com #630-417-9054

Tim Breier: tim.breier@natseed.com #630-417-9056

Dan Breier: dan.breier@natseed.com #630-417-9055

Mark Breier: mark.breier@natseed.com #630-417-9057

Gerry Hough: gerry.hough@natseed.com #630-327-6551

Kevin Spiller: kevin.spiller@natseed.com #630-903-5240


 
What is Blended Ice Melt and How Does it Work?
Call us Today to Get a Quote on Bulk Rock Salt and Snow Slicer
Nation Seed's New Commercial Strength Ice Melt
Wolverine Snow Shovels
October is a Great Time to Fertilize Trees
 
     

 

















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