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CN

208027

Calcium hydride

reagent grade, 95% (gas-volumetric)

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Linear Formula:
CaH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
42.09
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
EC Number:
232-189-2
MDL number:
Assay:
95% (gas-volumetric)
Grade:
reagent grade
Form:
powder, chunks or granules
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grade

reagent grade

Quality Segment

assay

95% (gas-volumetric)

form

powder, chunks or granules

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

sustainability

Sustainability features

mp

816 °C (lit.)

greener alternative category

SMILES string

[Ca]

InChI

1S/Ca.2H

InChI key

FAQLAUHZSGTTLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Calcium hydride shows promising abilities as a hydrogen storage system for alkaline fuel cells.
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Application

Calcium hydride has been used as a drying agent for organic solvents.


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Hazard Codes

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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