Calcium sulfate, anhydrous

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anhydrite

Description

White, odorless crystals whose mineral form is called Anhydrite. Anhydrous calcium sulfate is ground to form a colorless, inert pigment which is often used as a paper filler. It is strongly hygroscopic and is also used as a drying agent for solids, organic liquids, and gases. Anhydrous calcium sulfate is commercially sold under the name of Drierite. Its drying capacity can be regenerated an unlimited number of times.

Synonyms and Related Terms

anhydrite; karstenite; muriacite; anhydrous sulfate of lime; anhydrous gypsum;

Brand names: Drierite (contains cobalt chloride as an indicator)

Raman

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Chemical structure

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Risks

  • IntegraChem: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Slightly soluble in water.

Composition CaSO4
CAS 7778-18-9
Mohs Hardness 3.0 - 3.5
Melting Point 1450 C
Density 2.93-2.964 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 136.14
Refractive Index 1.570; 1.614; 1.575

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983
  • R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966 Comment: density=2.93 ref. index=1.570; 1.614; 1.575
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
  • C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979