208159
Calcium oxide
ReagentPlus®, 99.9% trace metals basis
Synonym(s):
Lime, Quicklime
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Linear Formula:
CaO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
56.08
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Number:
215-138-9
MDL number:
Quality Segment
product line
ReagentPlus®
assay
99.9% trace metals basis
form
powder
composition
CaO
reaction suitability
reagent type: catalyst
core: calcium
loss
10.0% loss on ignition, 1000°C (absorbed H2O and CO2)
bp
2850 °C (lit.)
density
3.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
battery manufacturing
SMILES string
O=[Ca]
InChI
1S/Ca.O
InChI key
ODINCKMPIJJUCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Units are 10% in excess of stated weight to compensate for the loss of H2O and CO2
Application
- Calcium oxide as a promising heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: Current state and perspectives: Discusses the use of calcium oxide derived from natural sources like limestone, seashells, and eggshells as an effective catalyst in biodiesel production (Marinković et al., 2016).
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
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