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Calcium sulfide

SKU 20720710 CAS 20548-54-3 CaS MW 72.15 Available on enquiry

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Calcium sulfide is an inorganic compound used in the production of phosphors, luminous paints, and as a reagent in chemical synthesis. It appears as a white to yellowish powder and reacts with moisture to release hydrogen sulfide gas. CAS: 20548-54-3, Molecular formula: CaS, Molecular weight: 72.14 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Calcium sulfide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 20720710
CAS Number: 20548-54-3
IUPAC Name: calcium sulfide
Molecular Formula: CaS
Molecular Weight: 72.15
Exact Mass: 71.9347
SMILES: [S-2].[Ca+2]
InChIKey: AGVJBLHVMNHENQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/Ca.S/q+2;-2
PubChem CID: 10197613

Synonyms

Calcium sulphide
CRUDE CALCIUM SULFIDE
Hepar Sulf
HEPAR SULPH
Hepar Sulph Calc Kit Refill
Hepar Sulphuris
HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM
Hepar sulphuris calcareum 200C
Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum 30c
Hepar sulphuris calcareum 6C

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 2524 °C

Source: PubChem CID 10197613 (PAC Chemical Database)

Frequently asked questions

What is calcium sulfide used for?

Calcium sulfide is primarily used in the production of phosphors for fluorescent lighting and in the manufacturing of certain types of glass.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of calcium sulfide?

The chemical formula is CaS, and the molecular weight is 72.14 g/mol.

How should calcium sulfide be stored?

Calcium sulfide should be stored at ambient temperature, in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

What grade of calcium sulfide does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies calcium sulfide in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply calcium sulfide in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply calcium sulfide in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a calcium sulfide order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.