Road salt, or sodium chloride, works by lowering the freezing point of water, causing ice to melt even when the temperature is below 32 degrees.
Salt Smart Outreach - The Conservation Foundation
Salt - LID SWM Planning and Design Guide
When's the best time to salt your walkway during a storm and other tips
Here's why we use salt to melt snow and ice - The Weather Network
How to melt the ice on your driveway after storm
Road Salt Impacts Freshwater Zooplankton at Concentrations below Current Water Quality Guidelines
Paraffin offers superior solution to road salt for melting snow, ice - The American Ceramic Society
How Does Salt Melt Ice?
A salty balance: Road safety vs the environment
Why Salt Melts Ice, According to Science
How Does Salt Melt Snow and Ice? - Salt Smart Collaborative
Salt Brine for Roads & Liquid Deicing - Sensorex Liquid Analysis Technology