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Calcium Oxide, USP/FCC Grade, Kosher, Halal

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Article code
CAOXGU
CAS
1305-78-8
Grade
USP/FCC
Purity
Min 95.0%
Category
Oxides & peroxides

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Properties

Article / SKU
CAOXGU
CAS
1305-78-8
Assay
Min 95.0%
Appearance
White powder
Odor
Odorless
pH
12.8 (saturated solution in water)
Melting point
2572 °C
Boiling Point
2850 °C
Density
3.37 (20 °C)
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in acids. Reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), releasing significant heat.
Molecular formula
CaO
Molecular weight
56.08 g/mol
Arsenic (As)
Max 3 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Fluoride (F)
Max 0.005%
Heavy metals
Max 0.004%
Lead (Pb)
Max 10 ppm
Loss on ignition
Max 10.0%
Magnesium and Alkali Salts
Max 9mg
Pillar
Natural

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
500gCAOXGU-500G
1kgCAOXGU-1KG
2.5kgCAOXGU-2.5KG
12.5kgCAOXGU-12.5KG
25kgCAOXGU-25KG
1lbCAOXGU-1LB
50lbCAOXGU-50LB

Packaging options

  • 500g
  • 1kg
  • 2.5kg
  • 12.5kg
  • 25kg
  • 1lb
  • 50lb

Details

About Calcium Oxide, USP/FCC Gra

Calcium Oxide, also known as Quicklime, has the chemical formula CaO. It appears as a white powder, and is sparingly soluble in water, soluble in acids, and reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), releasing significant heat.

Calcium Oxide, also known as Quicklime, has the chemical formula CaO. It appears as white powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, and soluble in acids, and it reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime), releasing significant heat.

Common Uses and Applications

Cement and mortars producttion

Soil stabilization in road construction

Environmental Applications

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