Calcium Formate

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Kalsium format (Ca(HCOO)₂) adalah garam kalsium dari asam format berbentuk bubuk kristal putih, larut dalam air (16,6 g/100 g pada 20°C), stabil termal hingga 200°C, dan memiliki pH sedikit basa (6,5–8,0) dalam larutan 10%. Dengan densitas curah 0,7–0,9 g/cm³ dan kadar air ≤0,5% (grade industri), senyawa ini bersifat higroskopis sedang dan terurai di atas 300°C tanpa titik leleh jelas.

1.Product Characteristics and Properties

1.1 Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Property	Specification	Details
Chemical Formula	Ca(HCOO)₂	Calcium salt of formic acid
Molecular Weight	130.12 g/mol	-
Appearance	White crystalline powder	Free-flowing, fine particles
Crystal Structure	Orthorhombic	Needle-like crystals under microscope
Solubility in Water	16.6g/100g (20°C)	Increases to 24.1g/100g at 50°C
Bulk Density	0.7-0.9 g/cm³	Varies with particle size distribution
pH Value(10%solution)	6.5-8.0	Slightly alkaline in solution
Melting Point	Decomposes >300°C	No clear melting point observed
Moisture Content	≤0.5% (industrial grade)	≤0.2% (feed/food grade)
Thermal Stability	Stable up to 200°C	Begins to decompose above this temperature
Hygroscopicity	Moderate	Less hyg