Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

IUPAC: Calcium carbonate

CAS: 471-34-1

Ikhtisar

Calcium carbonate is found in limestone, marble, chalk, and seashells. It is the most common calcium compound in nature.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Komposisi Elemental

C
Carbon ×1
12,0%
O
Oxygen ×3
48,0%
Ca
Calcium ×1
40,0%

Kegunaan

  • • Cement production
  • • Antacid (Tums)
  • • Paper filler
  • • Toothpaste abrasive

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ The White Cliffs of Dover are made almost entirely of calcium carbonate from ancient marine organisms

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2]

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
100,09 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,7100 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
825,0 °C
Kelarutan
0.013 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
99,9473
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18,0

Senyawa Terkait

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Carbonate?
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Carbonate?
Calcium Carbonate has a molar mass of 100.09 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Carbonate at room temperature?
Calcium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Calcium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Carbonate?
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca).