Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

IUPAC: Calcium carbonate

CAS: 471-34-1

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
12,0%
O
48,0%
Ca
40,0%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
100,09 g/mol
Mật độ
2,7100 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
825,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

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).