310034

Calcium carbonate

powder, ≤50 μm particle size, 98%

• Synonym(s): Calcite, Calcium monocarbonate, Monocalcium carbonate
• Linear Formula: CaCO₃
• CAS Number: 471-34-1
• Molecular Weight: 100.09
• Beilstein: 8008338
• EC Number: 207-439-9
• MDL number: MFCD00010906
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858766
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• form: powder
• particle size: ≤50 μm
• solubility: H₂O: insoluble
• density: 2.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [Ca++].[O-]C([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/CH2O3.Ca/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
• InChI key: VTYYLEPIZMXCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Description

General description

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is a naturally found material in chalk, limestone, and marble. It is composed of three elements which include carbon, oxygen, and calcium. It is formed by reacting carbon dioxide with slaked or burnt lime. It can be used for a variety of applications ranging from industrial, food to agriculture.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves