Used as a drying agent due to its strong hygroscopic nature, making it effective in controlling moisture in industrial and laboratory settings. Commonly applied in dust control on unpaved roads, where it helps bind fine particles and reduce airborne dust. Utilized in concrete acceleration, improving setting time in cold weather. Plays a role in food processing as a firming agent for canned vegetables and in cheese production. Employed in refrigeration systems and cooling baths due to its ability to lower the freezing point of water. Also used in medical applications to treat calcium deficiencies and as an electrolyte replenisher in intravenous solutions.