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Calcium hydride

reagent grade, 95% (gas-volumetric)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
H2Ca
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
42.09
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

Assay

95% (gas-volumetric)

form

powder, chunks or granules

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

mp

816 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Ca]

InChI

1S/Ca.2H

InChI key

FAQLAUHZSGTTLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Calcium hydride shows promising abilities as a hydrogen storage system for alkaline fuel cells.

Application

Calcium hydride has been used as a drying agent for organic solvents.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Water-react 1

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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