epsileth t1_j10xaeb wrote
Reply to comment by ash_274 in TIL that the USA uses 10x as much salt on the road than they do in processed foods, and was first introduced on the roads in New Hampshire. by madmansmarker
Before it snows, even after it lowers surface ice melting point.
balls80082 t1_j11a5bm wrote
I made about 10000 gallons of liquid deicing agent w/ sugar beet today, I can assure you that about 20,000lbs of salt was dissolved, you can’t just use straight beet, 5000 gallons is like 12,000 dollars, it’s not a cost effective solution.
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