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Product name:Calcium silicate

CAS No.: 1344-95-2

Molecular Formula:Ca2SiO4

Molar mass: 172.2391 g/mol

Product Description:
Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and sometimes formulated 2CaO.SiO2. It is one of group of compounds obtained by reacting calcium oxide and silica in various ratios e.g. 3CaO.SiO2, Ca3SiO5; 2CaO.SiO2, Ca2SiO4; 3CaO.2SiO2, Ca3Si2O7 and CaO.SiO2, CaSiO3. Calcium orthosilicate is a white powder with a low bulk density and high physical water absorption.
Applications:
It is used as an anti-caking agent and an antacid.