Calcium carbonate [471-34-1]
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Its molecular formula, CaCO3, signifies its composition, while its molecular weight of 100.09 g/mol underscores its compact structure. As a result, this white/off-white crystalline powder plays a crucial role in biochemical processes.
Core Characteristics of the Calcium Carbonate [471-34-1]
The calcium carbonate's crystalline form enables it to serve as a building block in numerous chemical reactions, allowing researchers to create new compounds.
Typical Areas of Use
- Employed in the creation of paper coatings, where its high bulk density of 2.7 g/ml facilitates smooth application.
- Used in laboratory settings for its low aerosolizable bacterial count of ≤ 1000 cfu/g, minimizing contamination risks.
- Supports the development of construction materials, leveraging its chemical properties to enhance durability and strength.
- Helps maintain the pH balance in water treatment processes, utilizing its natural buffering capacity.
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS | : | 471-34-1 |
| SO4 | : | ≤ 0.25% |
| Assay | : | 98.5 - 100.5% |
| Yeast | : | ≤ 100cfu/g |
| E.Coli | : | Absent in 1g |
| Moulds | : | ≤ 100cfu/g |
| S.Aureus | : | Absence in 1g |
| Iron (Fe) | : | ≤ 0.02% |
| Lead (Pb) | : | ≤ 0.002% |
| Appearance | : | White/ off white crystalline powder |
| Categories | : | Biochemicals Building Blocks Inorganic Chemicals |
| Conclusion | : | Conforms to Ph.Eur. |
| Barium (Ba) | : | Opalescence |
| Arsenic (As) | : | ≤ 0.00015% |
| Bulk density | : | 2.7 g/ml |
| Cadmium (Cd) | : | ≤ 0.00005% |
| Fluoride (F) | : | ≤ 0.005% |
| Heavy metals | : | ≤ 0.002% |
| Mercury (Hg) | : | ≤ 0.00005% |
| Product Code | : | 75479037 |
| Product Name | : | Calcium carbonate |
| Chloride (Cl) | : | ≤ 0.033% |
| Loss on Drying | : | ≤ 2.0% |
| Storage Details | : | Ambient |
| Identification A | : | Positive |
| Identification B | : | Positive |
| Molecular Weight | : | 100.09 |
| Salmonella / 25g | : | Absent |
| Enterobacteriacea | : | Absent in 10g |
| Molecular Formula | : | CaCO3 |
| Aerosmesophil bacteria | : | ≤ 1000cfu/g |
| Harmonised Tariff Code | : | 2836500000 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | : | Absent in 1g |
| Insoluble matter in acid | : | ≤ 0.2% |
| Magnesium and Alkali salts | : | ≤ 1.0% |
