Calcium Carbonate is an inorganic compound widely used in the construction, manufacturing, and agricultural industries.
- Construction: Used as a building material in the form of marble, limestone, and cement.
- Agriculture: Applied as a soil conditioner and to supply calcium to crops.
- Manufacturing: Used in the production of paper, paint, rubber, and plastics as a filler and whitening agent.
- Water Treatment: Used in the treatment of water to neutralize acidity and remove impurities.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White powder or solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
CaCO3 |
| Molecular Weight |
100.09 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
1,339 °C |
| Density |
2.71 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes when heated to produce calcium oxide (lime) |