Calcium chloride is listed twice because the hydrate state changes the
calcium and chloride yield per gram by 32 %, and homebrew suppliers label the
two forms inconsistently.
Type Declaration
"gypsum"
CaSO₄·2H₂O.
"calcium-chloride-dihydrate"
CaCl₂·2H₂O — the usual damp, clumping homebrew form.
"calcium-chloride-anhydrous"
CaCl₂ — free-flowing prills.
"epsom-salt"
MgSO₄·7H₂O.
"table-salt"
NaCl.
"magnesium-chloride"
MgCl₂·6H₂O.
"baking-soda"
NaHCO₃.
"chalk"
CaCO₃ — barely soluble; see the warning it raises.
The brewing salts the engine models.
Calcium chloride is listed twice because the hydrate state changes the calcium and chloride yield per gram by 32 %, and homebrew suppliers label the two forms inconsistently.