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Calcium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound commonly used in construction, water treatment, and chemical manufacturing.
- Water Treatment: Used to treat drinking water by neutralizing acids and removing impurities.
- Construction: Applied in the production of mortars, plasters, and cement.
- Agriculture: Used to adjust soil pH and as a fungicide.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of calcium compounds and as a pH regulator in various chemical processes.
Appearance
White, odorless powder or crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
Ca(OH)2
Molecular Weight
74.09 g/mol
Melting Point
Decomposes at 580 °C
Density
2.211 g/cm³
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, more soluble in acid
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but should be kept dry and away from acids
IUPAC Name
calcium dihydroxide
Molekulýar formula
Ca(OH)2
Molekulýar agram
74.09 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[OH-].[OH-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H370 Causes damage to organs
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
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