Calcium sulfate, anhydrous, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used as Portland-cement retarder; tile and plaster; It is the source of sulfur and sulfuric acid; Also used in polishing powder and paints, dyeing and calico printing. It is likewise employed in zinc metallurgy. It is employed in drying industrial gases, solids and many organic liquids. In granulated form it is used as soil conditioner. Used for food additives in the soy manufacturing industry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7778-18-9
• Molecular Formula: CaO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00010912
• InChI Key: OSGAYBCDTDRGGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: calcium sulfate, drierite, gypsum, sulfuric acid, calcium salt 1:1, karstenite, calcium sulphate, anhydrous gypsum, plaster of paris, anhydrous calcium sulfate, calcium sulfate, anhydrous
• PubChem CID: 24497
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31346
• IUPAC Name: calcium;sulfate
• SMILES: [Ca++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Melting Point: 1450°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,slightly soluble in glycerol.
• Formula Weight: 136.14
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.96 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium sulfate, anhydrous

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