Calcium sulfate (or calcium sulphate) is a common laboratory and industrial chemical.
Calcium sulfate is used in tile and plaster, polishing powders, paints, paper, dyeing and calico printing, metallurgy, drying industrial gases, solids, and many organic liquids, and in the determination of oxalates.
Grade: ACS
Assay: ≥98.0%
Product Type: Inorganics
Density: 2.32 (water = 1)(lit.)
Boiling Point: 163°C (lit.)
Melting Point: 128°C (loses 1.5 H2O); 163°C (loses all H2O)(lit.)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
Heavy Metals: ≤0.002%
NOTES: Insoluble in Dilute Hydrochloric Acid <0.02% Chloride <0.005% Iron <0.001% Magnesium <0.02% Potassium <0.005% Sodium <0.02% Strontium <0.05%
Solubility: Soluble in water, very slowly in glycerol. Practically insoluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in dilute, hydrochloric acid.
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature