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Calcium

dendritic pieces, purified by distillation, 99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Atomic calcium, Calcium element

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Ca
CAS Number:
7440-70-2
Molecular Weight:
40.08
Beilstein:
4241647
EC Number:
231-179-5
MDL number:
MFCD00085314
UNSPSC Code:
12141503
PubChem Substance ID:
24867708
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

dendritic pieces

purified by

distillation

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

resistivity

3.5 μΩ-cm, 20°C

bp

1484 °C (lit.)

mp

850 °C (lit.)

density

1.54 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Ca]

InChI

1S/Ca

InChI key

OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Calcium is a highlyreactive and non-toxic metal that is widely used as a reducing agent. It isalso used for the improvement of steel, as a desulfurizer, and as an alloying agent. Calciumis prepared by the aluminothermal or electrolysis method.

Application

Calcium can be used as:
  • Process control agent in mechanical alloying of titanium to get maximum powder yield and microstructural stability.
  • A precursor to synthesize Ca8Al3 and Ca13Al14 with metallic Zintl phases and Ca6.2Mg3.8Sn with an unprecedented type of tin chain composed of square-planar tin units.
  • A catalyst in the highly selective oxidation of phenols.
Precursor to Ca8Al3 and Ca13Al14; intermetallics with new metallic Zintl phases.7

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Pictograms

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GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H261

Hazard Classifications

Water-react 2

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Combined calcium and vitamin D supplementation is an essential component of the management of osteoporosis, supported by a strong scientific rationale. The types of individuals who should receive calcium and vitamin D supplements are those: (i) patients with documented osteoporosis
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