calcium carbonate
CALCIUM CARBONATE POWDER (CHEMICAL ANALYSIS):
Silica (SiO2)
| 1.5%
|
Sodium Oxide (Na2O3)
| 0.1%
|
Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3) 0.04%
| 0.04%
|
Calcium Oxide (CaO)
| 95%
|
Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
| 2-2.25%
|
Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3)
| 1%
|
Uses of Calcium Carbonate
- manufacturing industries- an ingredient utilized as filler in paper, paint, sealants and coatings.
- agriculture and the food industry- animal feed and agricultural lime for soil. Many foods and cooking products, such as baking powder, dough and dry mixes. It is also an ingredient in toothpaste.
- medicine- supplement to treat calcium deficiencies and an antacid for heartburn and indigestion.
