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Calcium hydride
99.9% trace metals basis
Sustainability features
Synonym(s):
Calcium dihydride
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Linear Formula:
CaH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
42.09
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
EC Number:
232-189-2
MDL number:
Assay:
99.9% trace metals basis
Form:
powder and chunks
Quality Segment
assay
99.9% trace metals basis
form
powder and chunks
reaction suitability
core: calcium, reagent type: reductant
greener alternative product characteristics
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Sustainability features
mp
816 °C (lit.)
application(s)
hydrogen and fuel cell
SMILES string
[Ca]
InChI
1S/Ca.2H
InChI key
FAQLAUHZSGTTLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Atomic number of base material: 20
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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
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Storage Class
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
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Water-react. 1
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