Calcium oxalate monohydrate (CaC2O4•H2O)-Powder

Characteristic

Calcium oxalate is a white crystalline powder. Insoluble in water, acetic acid, soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid or concentrated nitric acid. When burned, it turns into calcium carbonate or calcium oxide.

Formula: CaC₂O₄•H₂O

Formula weight: 146.11g/mol (128.10anhy)

Appearance：white crystalline powder.

Melting Point: 200° C

Density 2.12 g/ml

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.

Boiling Point:365.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point:188.8 °C

Application

Calcium oxalate is used to prepare oxalic acid, glazes and to separate rare earths.