Calcium Oxide

CaO

IUPAC: Calcium oxide

CAS: 1305-78-8

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Elementel Bileşim

O
Oxygen ×1
28,5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
71,5%

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

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

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ca]

Özellikler

Tür
oxide
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
56,08 g/mol
Yoğunluk
3,3400 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
2613,0 °C
Kaynama Noktası
2850,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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

İlgili Bileşikler

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).