Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in various forms, including limestone, chalk, and marble. It is one of the most widely used minerals in the world due to its versatility and abundance.
Description
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in various forms, including limestone, chalk, and marble. It is one of the most widely used minerals in the world due to its versatility and abundance.
| Product Name | Calcium Carbonate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000015 |
| CAS No. | 471-34-1 |
| Molecular Formula | CaCO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.0869 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 28365000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 207-439-9 |
| Common Names | Chalk, Limestone |
| Synonyms | Calcite, Chalk, Limestone |
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in various forms, including limestone, chalk, and marble. It is one of the most widely used minerals in the world due to its versatility and abundance.
| Product Name | Calcium Carbonate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000015 |
| CAS No. | 471-34-1 |
| Molecular Formula | CaCO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.0869 g/mol |
| Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 28365000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 207-439-9 |
| Common Names | Chalk, Limestone |
| Synonyms | Calcite, Chalk, Limestone |
Construction Industry: Calcium carbonate is a major component of construction materials like cement, concrete, and mortar. It serves as a filler and extender, improving the strength, durability, and workability of these materials.
Paper and Pulp Industry: In the paper industry, calcium carbonate is used as a filler and coating pigment in paper production. It enhances the brightness, opacity, and smoothness of paper, reducing the need for expensive pulp.
Paints and Coatings: Calcium carbonate is used as a filler and pigment in paints, coatings, and primers. It improves paint viscosity, opacity, and durability while reducing production costs.
Plastics and Polymers: It is employed as a filler material in the plastics and polymer industry to improve strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance in various plastic products.
Pharmaceuticals: Calcium carbonate is used as an active ingredient in some antacid and calcium supplement products to treat conditions like heartburn and to provide dietary calcium.
Food and Pharmaceuticals: It is used as a food additive (designated as E170) to regulate acidity, as an anti-caking agent, and as a mineral supplement in foods and pharmaceuticals.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Calcium carbonate is found in cosmetics and personal care items like toothpaste, face powders, and cosmetics due to its abrasive and absorbent properties.
Environmental Applications: In some environmental applications, calcium carbonate is used to neutralize acidic waste streams, such as in the treatment of acidic mine drainage.
