Calcium Hydroxide 500gm Lab Grade India

Description

Calcium hydroxide is commonly referred to as slaked lime and its chemical formula Ca(OH)2.

Calcium hydroxide 500gm for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur

• Chemical formula: Ca(OH)₂
• Hill Formula: H₂CaO₂
• Molar Mass: 74.1 g/mol
• Density: 2.240 g/cm3 (20 °C)
• Melting Point: >=450 °C (decomposition)
• pH value: 12.6 (H₂O, 20 °C) (saturated solution)
• Bulk density: 400 kg/m3
• Solubility: 1.7 g/l
• Storage: Store at +2°C to +30°C
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Uses of Calcium Hydroxides

There are many different uses of calcium hydroxide, some of which are listed below. Let us have a look at those.

• Ca(OH)2 can be used in the paper industry during the Kraft process, which converts wood into wood pulp.
• In the sewage treatment process, calcium hydroxide can be used as a flocculant or clarifying agent.
• It is an important compound in ammonia preparation.
• Generally, the cucumber pickling is done with the help of Ca(OH)2.
• Also, this compound is used as a pH modifier because of its basicity.
• The production of various plastics involves the use of calcium hydroxide as a primary ingredient.
• In root canal procedures, this compound is used in filling human teeth cavities.
• We can use it in pesticides, manufacturing of ebonite, and hair care products.
• Calcium hydroxide can be used in the leather industry to separate the fur or hair from the animal hide.
• Sugarcane and Sugar beets are processed via carbonation, which involves the use of Ca(OH)2.

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