Calcium Carbonate- Marble
Calcium Carbonate is a chemical compound, with chemical formula CaCO3.
Calcium Carbonate- Marble
Calcium Carbonate is a chemical compound, with chemical formula CaCO3.
The main use of calcium carbonate is in the construction industry, either as a building material in its own right (e.g. marble) or limestone aggregate for road building.
Calcium Carbonate is widely
used as an extender in paints, in particular matte emulsion paint where
typically 30% by weight of the paint is either chalk or marble.
Marble is used in a wide
array of structures in homes today. It is used in bathrooms as flooring
or bathtubs, kitchens as flooring or countertops, as decorative pillars,
and fireplaces.
Other Information about Calcium Carbonate
| Molecular Formula | CaCO3 |
| Molar Mass | 100.087 g/mol |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble |
| Melting Point | 825oC (1098 K) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes |
| Molecular Shape | Linear |
| Coordination Geometry | Tetrahedral |
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_carbonate
http://concise.britannica.com/ebc/art-2480
http://pcba10.ba.infn.it/images/marble.jpg
http://www.mikemacneil.com/gallery/images/faux-cipilon-marble.jpg
http://img1.travelblog.org/Photos/4149/14592/f/62630-Marble-Bath-0.jpg
http://www.ruckbrick.com/images/applications/gm_marble_pillars1_280x421_pt.jpg
http://www.sz-wholesale.com/uploadFiles/Marble%20Fireplace%20-HHBMC4005_878.jpg
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