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calcium hydride (c15-1282-140)

CALCIUM HYDRIDE POWDER 99.99% METALS BASIS (C005B-080253)

Catalog No.
C005B-080253
Manufacturer No.
497355-10G
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich
Quantity
10
Unit of Measure
GR

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Atomic number of base material: 20 The crystal structure of calcium hydride is a slightly distorted hexagonal close packing. At elevated temperatures, calcium hydride acts as a strong reducing agent.

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General description

Atomic number of base material: 20

The crystal structure of calcium hydride is a slightly distorted hexagonal close packing. At elevated temperatures, calcium hydride acts as a strong reducing agent.1 Solid state reaction between hexachlorobenzene and calcium hydride has been studied in detail.

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Application

Calcium hydride (CaH2) is a metal hydride that can be used for a variety of greener applications such as:

  • fabrication of hydrogen storage systems for fuel cell applications
  • synthesis of porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) for adsorption of organic pollutants
  • formation of high temperature superconductors

Calcium hydride is widely used as a drying agent for organic solvents.1 It has been used to dry ε-caprolactone,benzene and toluene.

Molecular Weight: 42.09. Empirical Formula: H2Ca. Quality Level: 100. Assay: 99.99% trace metals basis. form: powder. reaction suitability: reagent type: reductant. greener alternative product characteristics: Design for Energy Efficiency
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.. mp: 816 . °C (lit.). greener alternative category: , Enabling. SMILES string: [Ca]. InChI: 1S/Ca.2H. InChI key: FAQLAUHZSGTTLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H260 - H315 - H319. Precautionary Statements: P223 - P231 + P232 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Water-react 1. Storage Class Code: 4.3 - Hazardous materials, which set free flammable gases upon contact with water. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges.
UPC:
51182401
Condition:
New
HazmatClass:
Yes
MPN:
497355-10G
CAS:
7789-78-8
Temperature Control Device:
Yes

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