Calcium carbonate, ACS Grade [471-34-1]

Calcium Carbonate, ACS Grade [471-34-1] falls within a group of substances characterized by consistent performance in various industrial and laboratory applications. This inorganic chemical, with the molecular formula CaCO3, has a molecular weight of 100.09. It exhibits a wide range of melting points, typically between 825.0 to 1338.9°C, where it decomposes. Calcium Carbonate, ACS Grade is characterized by a density of approximately 2.7 g/ml. As an ACS reagent, this product adheres to stringent quality standards, with a purity of 98.5 - 100.5%, and minimal impurities such as iron, lead, arsenic, cadmium, fluoride, mercury, chloride, sulfate, insoluble matter in acid, magnesium and alkali salts all restricted to trace amounts. Workplace handling requires standard precautions, such as wearing safety goggles and gloves, due to its potential reactivity. This compound is classified under the ZVG number 1650, and belongs to both the Calcium compounds and Carbonates, hydrogen carbonates groups.

• CAS Number: 471-34-1
• Density: ca. 2.7 g/ml
• Molecular Weight: 100.09
• Exact Mass: 99.9473347
• Molecular Formula: CaCO3
• Boiling Point: Decomposes (no boiling point)
• Assay: 98.5 - 100.5%
• Melting Point: 825.0 to 1338.9 °C — decomposes