Auto experts explain pros and cons of road salt
On Dec. 28, 2022, Madelynn McEwen works at Cofer’s Garage, sanding the interior of an old Ford Mustang that had been damaged by salt water. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
When winter weather approaches, roads are treated with a less finely ground version of sodium chloride called rock salt to lower the freezing point, which facilitates ice melting and prevents water from freezing.
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Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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