Liquid Ice Melt vs Solid Ice Melt: What’s the Difference?
对于许多商业设施来说，为冰雪，冰和相关危害做准备的最常见方式是冰融化。
虽然坚固的冰熔融是传统的，最流行的雪拆卸方法，液体冰融化是一个相当更新的替代品。
Liquid deicer has recently grown in popularity causing many to wonder if they should consider it for their facility.
Like with any product, there are questions about what the item is, how to use it, its effectiveness, and what its advantages and disadvantages are.
To help answer these questions and more, we’ll review everything you need to know about liquid ice melt below.
什么是液体冰融化？
To begin, we’ll start by answering the most common question, “What is liquid ice melt?”
Similar to solid ice melt, liquid ice melt, sometimes referred to as liquid deicer, is used primarily to prevent the build-up of snow and ice, lowering the risk of slippery surfaces and other hazardous conditions during the winter months.
So, now you are probably asking, “What’s the difference between solid ice melt and liquid ice melt?”
是的，固体冰熔体以硬质颗粒形式，液体是盐水。
So, besides the obvious, liquid ice melt is most effective when used as a pretreatment, or in other words, liquid deicer is best used BEFORE a winter weather event whereas solid can be used at any time.
什么是液体冰融化？
与固体冰熔体一样，液体脱落剂可以衍生自各种化合物。
最常见的液体冰熔体是氯化钠液体盐水。
该盐水通常是关于Ⅳ份水和Ⅳ份钠（盐）的溶液。
When to Use Liquid Ice Melt vs Solid Ice Melt
Liquid ice melt is designed to be used as a proactive, preemptive approach to snow and ice management.
该产品是液体盐水，当它干燥时，它会在干盐的涂层后面留下，立即与降雪反应，以防止雪和冰与人行道，停车车库和其他表面粘合。
While it can be applied during or after a storm, it is not as effective and will deice at a much slower rate than solid ice melt applied when snow and ice are already on the ground.
另一方面olid ice melt works by absorbing moisture in the air, from snow and ice, allowing the pellets to create that brine which eventually permeates, and helps soften or prevent the bond between the snow or ice and the ground surface.
在雪事件之前，期间和之后，固体冰熔体同样有效。
液体冰融解是如何应用的？
类似于固体冰熔体，液体冰熔体可用于道路，人行道，靠近入口，在停车车库以及雪和冰层的其他地方造成危险。
Depending on the size of the area, it can be applied with either a pump up or backpack sprayer or tanker truck.
坚实的冰融化VS液体冰融化
你可能知道，有几种不同类型的固体冰熔化化合物那从岩盐和镁到尿素和氯化钙的范围。
冰熔体的化学化妆使脱落器使其所需的性质如此，例如在极冷的温度下有效的能力，如-25f，或提供快速的响应时间。
To learn more about the different types of solid ice melt, as well as their advantages and disadvantages check out our ice melt comparison guide:
虽然每种类型的固体冰熔体都有自己的优点和缺点，以及根据其化学化妆的具体用例，我们将指出与固体颗粒相比的液体脱光剂的主要优点和缺点。
Advantages of Liquid Ice Melt
主动方法
Liquid ice melt is a proactive approach, and often considered a pretreatment. As mentioned earlier, liquids work by preventing snow and ice from sticking to concrete and pavement. They work best when applied a few hours before a snowfall.
This enables you to prepare in advance of a snowstorm.
更环保
When compared to rock salt, liquid ice melt uses significantly less salt, making it better for the environment.
此外，浪费较少。与固体颗粒不同，液体脱光器干燥在其上施加的表面上。它不会在风中滚动或吹走，通过汽车，或脚交通之后。
液体盐水也更容易控制，因为应用了应用。用颗粒，它们被抛出而未包含。
不太可能被追踪在室内
许多设施在人行道上涂上冰融化，并在整个停车库中涂上冰盖，以限制由于冰而落下的风险。不幸的是，虽然坚实的冰融化有助于保护居住者，但它通常被带到人们鞋底的建筑物，破坏楼层。
With liquid ice melt, because the solution dries to the surface, it dramatically decreases the amount of ice melt that makes it past entryway matting.
防止冰粘合到表面
Pretreating with liquid brine greatly decreases the chances of snow or ice sticking to the pavement or other surfaces, reducing the risk of slippery, dangerous conditions.
一旦冰雪倒塌或形成，固体冰熔体更好地打破债券。
允许更容易的雪
Given that the brine prevents bonding, pretreating makes for easier snow removal, lowering the amount of time and effort it takes to clear roadways or walkways.
剩余效果长
Liquid ice melts typically provide longer residual action because they continue as brines for an increased amount of time when compared to solid ice melt.
Residual action is the amount of time that the ice melt continues to provide de-icing action after being applied.
冰融化较长的剩余动作将减少将来需要应用冰熔化的频率，节省使用的冰熔体量和施加冰熔体所需的劳动力。
液体冰融的缺点
Less Effective During and After Snowfall
虽然它是先发制人的冰控制的重要来源，但在暴风雪后施加时，液体冰熔体并不像固体冰熔体一样有效。
When applied during or after a snowstorm, it takes longer than solid pellets to melt snow which can be dangerous.
Not Effective if Applied Too Early
Liquid ice melt should only be applied as early as 48 hours in advance.
如果应用过早，产品可以洗掉或磨损，使其无效。
Can Be Washed Away by Rain and is Not Effective For Use With Freezing Rain
如果您在冬季事件之前或期间，您正在准备过的雨水或冻结雨，则不应使用液体冰熔体。
雨将洗掉已施加到表面的液体冰熔体。这包括预测在暴风雪之前或期间预期的冻结雨。
Not Effective During Heavy Snowfall
液体决策者不应使用with heavy snowfall. Although it will eventually break down snow and ice in an area, it will take much longer to deice than solid ice melts.
最终的想法
如果您正在争论液体冰熔化或实心冰融化是最适合您的业务，这可能是两者的组合。
Liquid ice melt is a great preventative but it should be followed up with solid deicer during and after a snowfall for enhanced safety.
It is vital to remember that a liquid deicer is most effective before a snow event and only effective in certain conditions.
For a more detailed comparison of the different types of ice melts, check out our other article which compares the most popular types of solid ice melts, reviews how to choose the best one for your needs, and outlines the typical cost of each. You’ll also get the chance to download our one-page comparison guide!
