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    Calcium oxide - Wikipedia

    Calcium oxide (formula: CaO), commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, caustic, alkaline, crystalline solid at room temperature. The broadly used term lime connotes calcium-containing inorganic compounds, in which carbonates, oxides, and … See more

    Calcium oxide is usually made by the thermal decomposition of materials, such as limestone or seashells, that contain calcium carbonate (CaCO3; mineral calcite) in a lime kiln. This is accomplished by heating the material … See more

    • The major use of quicklime is in the basic oxygen steelmaking (BOS) process. Its usage varies from about 30 to 50 kilograms (65–110 lb) per ton of steel. The quicklime neutralizes … See more

    Calcium oxide is also a separate mineral species (with the unit formula CaO), named 'Lime'. It has an isometric crystal system, and can form a solid solution series See more

    Because of vigorous reaction of quicklime with water, quicklime causes severe irritation when inhaled or placed in contact with moist skin or … See more

     
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  4. Calcium Oxide - Formula, Properties, Preparation and Uses

  5. Calcium Oxide (CaO) - Preparation, Properties & Uses …

    Jul 14, 2018 · Structure of CaO Molecules. Calcium oxide molecules contain one calcium cation (which holds a charge of +2) and one oxygen anion (which holds a charge of -2). The structure of calcium oxide is illustrated below. Thus, it can …

  6. WebElements Periodic Table » Calcium » calcium oxide

    Solid state structure. Geometry of calcium: 6 coordinate: octahedral; Prototypical structure: NaCl (rock salt) Element analysis. The table shows element percentages for CaO (calcium oxide).

  7. calcium oxide - NIST Chemistry WebBook

  8. Calcium Oxide - Overview, Structure, Formula, …

    Nov 9, 2021 · Structure of Calcium Oxide. One calcium cation (with a charge of +2) and one oxygen anion (with a charge of -2) make up a calcium oxide molecule. The structure is given below: As a result, calcium oxide is an ionic …

  9. Calcium Oxide: Definition, Structure, Formula, Side …

    May 14, 2023 · Calcium oxide Formula. The formula of calcium oxide is CaO. Calcium hydroxide is the chemical term for lime water and its formula is\(Ca\left(OH\right)_2\). Calcium hydroxide, often known as …

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  12. Calcium Oxide (CaO) : Definition, Properties & Uses

    Aug 11, 2022 · CaO is the Calcium oxide formula. It is an inorganic, amorphous compound in the form of crystals or granules in the solid phase. Quick lime, caustic lime, or scorched lime are further names for calcium oxide. Calcium …

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