Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

IUPAC: Calcium hydroxide

CAS: 1305-62-0

Descripción general

Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is produced by adding water to quicklime. It is used in construction, water treatment, and agriculture.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×2
2,7%
O
Oxygen ×2
43,2%
Ca
Calcium ×1
54,1%

Usos

  • • Mortar and plaster
  • • Water treatment
  • • Soil pH adjustment
  • • Food processing

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Ca(OH)₂ is used in dentistry as a cavity liner to stimulate dentin repair

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Can cause burns on prolonged contact

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[Ca+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
base
Estado
solid
Masa molar
74,09 g/mol
Densidad
2,2100 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
580,0 °C
Solubilidad
1.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
73,9681
TPSA
2,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Compuestos relacionados

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

Ammonia

NH₃

Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

NaOH(aq)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Hydroxide?
Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Calcium hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Hydroxide?
Calcium Hydroxide has a molar mass of 74.09 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Hydroxide at room temperature?
Calcium Hydroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Hydroxide organic or inorganic?
Calcium Hydroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Hydroxide?
Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca).