Calcium Tungstate

CaWO₄

IUPAC: Calcium tungstate

CAS: 7790-75-2

अवलोकन

Calcium tungstate (scheelite) is the primary ore mineral for tungsten and fluoresces bright blue-white under UV light. It was used in X-ray intensifying screens.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780
Tungsten W 1 183.8400

मूलीय संरचना

O
22.2%
Ca
13.9%
W
63.8%

उपयोग

  • Tungsten ore
  • X-ray intensifying screen (historical)
  • UV-fluorescent mineral
  • Scintillation detector

रोचक तथ्य

  • Named after Carl Wilhelm Scheele, who discovered tungsten's existence from this mineral in 1781

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
287.93 g/mol
घनत्व
6.0620 g/cm³
गलनांक
1620.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
insoluble

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Tungstate?
Calcium Tungstate (CaWO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium tungstate.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Tungstate?
Calcium Tungstate has a molar mass of 287.93 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Tungstate at room temperature?
Calcium Tungstate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Tungstate organic or inorganic?
Calcium Tungstate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Tungstate?
Calcium Tungstate (CaWO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca), Tungsten (W).