Calcium Oxide, powder

Identification

CaO

M = 56,08 g/mol

CAS [1305-78-8]

EC number: 215-138-9

Taric code: 2825 90 19

Synonyms

Lime, caustic; Quicklime

Applications

analytical chemistry, for pharmaceuticals synthesizing, absorbent for: water and carbon dioxide, laboratory reagent.

Packaging

  • 500 g

Physical data

  • Appearance: blocks , greyish, up to 4cm
  • Spec. Density: ~ 3,37 g/cm3
  • Bulk density: ~ 800 – 1200 kg/m3
  • Solub. in water: (20 ºC): 1,65 g/l (exothermic reaction)
  • Melting point: 2580 ºC
  • Boiling point: 2850 ºC
  • pH(saturated solution H2O, 20 ºC) 12,6