Calcium Oxide

CaO

IUPAC: Calcium oxide

CAS: 1305-78-8

अवलोकन

Calcium oxide (quicklime) is a white caustic substance produced by heating limestone. It reacts exothermically with water to form slaked lime.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

मूलीय संरचना

O
Oxygen ×1
28.5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
71.5%

उपयोग

  • • Cement production
  • • Steel manufacturing
  • • Water treatment
  • • Soil stabilization

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ Quicklime was used in ancient warfare — Roman ships catapulted it at enemy vessels

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns
  • ⚠ Exothermic reaction with water

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ca]

गुण

प्रकार
oxide
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
56.08 g/mol
घनत्व
3.3400 g/cm³
गलनांक
2613.0 °C
क्वथनांक
2850.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
Reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
55.9575
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

संबंधित यौगिक

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Oxide?
Calcium Oxide (CaO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Calcium oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Oxide?
Calcium Oxide has a molar mass of 56.08 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Oxide at room temperature?
Calcium Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Oxide organic or inorganic?
Calcium Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Oxide?
Calcium Oxide (CaO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca).