Calcium Carbonate

Product Name:Calcium Carbonate

CAS:471-34-1

Molecular Formula:CaCO3

Molecular Weight:100.0869  

Product Description:Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rock in all parts of the world, and is the main component of shells of marine organisms, snails, pearls, and eggshells. Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime, and is usually the principal cause of hard water. It is commonly used medicinally as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.