Calcium sulfate

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Calcium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula CaSO₄. It is a common laboratory and industrial chemical. In the form of anhydrite (the anhydrous form), it is used as a desiccant. One particular hydrate is better known as plaster of Paris, and another occurs naturally as the mineral gypsum. It has many uses in industry.

Chemical Properties

Calcium sulfate is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It is poorly soluble in water. The compound exists in three levels of hydration corresponding to different forms:

Anhydrous form: anhydrite
Dihydrate form: gypsum
Hemihydrate form: plaster of Paris

Production

Calcium sulfate can be produced by the reaction of calcium carbonate and sulfuric acid. It is also a byproduct of the desulfurization of flue gases in power stations.

Uses

Calcium sulfate has a variety of uses in different industries:

In the construction industry, it is used to make plaster, plasterboard, and cement.
In the food industry, it is used as a coagulant in products like tofu.
In the medical field, it is used in bone grafting and as a dental impression material.
It is also used as a desiccant in laboratory and industrial settings.

Health and Safety

Calcium sulfate is generally considered non-toxic. However, inhalation of dust can cause respiratory irritation. Proper safety measures should be taken when handling the compound in its powdered form.

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Calcium_sulfate

CaSO4 simple structure
Calcium sulfate hemihydrate
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