Calcium Tungstate

CaWO₄

IUPAC: Calcium tungstate

CAS: 7790-75-2

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780
Tungsten W 1 183,8400

Composição elemental

O
22,2%
Ca
13,9%
W
63,8%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

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).