S3445  

Calcium Oxide | 1305-78-8

Additional information

CAS ID

1305-78-8

IUPAC Name

oxocalcium

Molecular Formula

CaO

Molecular Weight

SMILES

O=[Ca]

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

1305-78-8

IUPAC Name

oxocalcium

Molecular Formula

CaO

Molecular Weight

SMILES

O=[Ca]

Description

14778

Synonym: calcium oxide, burnt lime, calcia, calxyl, gebrannter kalk, unslaked lime, calcium monoxide, airlock, calx

Assay Percent Range 97% min. (CaO) on dry substance (Complexometry)
Ammonium Hydroxide ppt 2.0% max.
Linear Formula CaO
Merck Index 15,1688
Solubility Information Solubility in water: reacts. Other solubilities: soluble in acids (reacts),soluble in glycerol,insoluble in alcohol
Formula Weight 56.08
Physical Form Powder
Grade Analysis
Heavy Metals (as Pb) 100ppm max.
Insoluble Matter 1% max. (in acetic acid)
Iron (Fe) 1000ppm max.
Loss on Ignition 5% max.
Nitrate 500ppm max.
Packaging Plastic bottle
Sulfate 1000ppm max.
Boiling Point 2850°C
Color White or Yellow
Melting Point 2570°C
Chemical Name or Material Calcium oxide

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