Calcium formate - a recipe...

[Danchik]

Yes on the 4x question.

Yes, you can add it based on weight if you have an idea how much moisture is in each product (which can be hard to know.

The mass ratio of formic acid (2 x molecular weight) to calcium hydroxide (1 x molecular weight) is 2 x 46 to 1 x 74 = 92:74 = 1:0.80

Thank you!

If the certification for formic acid states that the concentration is 85%, should I take this into account when calculating...?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thank you!

If the certification for formic acid states that the concentration is 85%, should I take this into account when calculating...?

Yes. Probably most of the remainder is water.

 

[Danchik]

Yes. Probably most of the remainder is water.

Thank you for your communication and clarification
Have a nice day!

 

[Miami Reef]

Randy, you’re a genius. What would we do without you?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Randy, you’re a genius. What would we do without you?

lol, thanks.