Suolankäyttöön
Suolankäyttöön, or salt usage, in Finland refers to the practice of applying salt for various purposes, most notably for de-icing roads during winter. Sodium chloride, commonly known as rock salt, is the most prevalent type used for this application due to its effectiveness in lowering the freezing point of water and its relatively low cost. The primary goal of salting roads is to improve traffic safety by preventing ice formation and melting existing ice, thus reducing the risk of skidding and accidents.
The application of salt on roads is a significant aspect of winter maintenance. Municipalities and road authorities
Beyond road de-icing, salt is also used in other contexts in Finland. For example, it is employed