Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ...

“This allows motorists, as well as motorcycles, to drive safely over the bridge without that salt,” Frazelle explained. Additionally, the solution is environmentally safe, as it washes away ...

Sodium chloride brine has a limit to how much salt can be concentrated in a solution before it can no longer melt ice. The max salt concentration in solution is 23.3 % (2.54 lbs. of salt per ...

When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many of us turn to traditional rock salt as a quick fix. After all, it’s effective, easy to find, and cheap. But as straightforward as ...

Sprinkling salt on the road or sidewalk after snowfall can make conditions safer for drivers and pedestrians, but can cause harm to local waterways and wildlife, London, Ont., researchers say.