CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCITE), CaCO3
Calcite is widely used for polarizing optics due to its birefringent properties.
Maximum available size: 30 x 30 x 30 mm.
Main Properties
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Chemical Formula
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CaCO3
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Molecular Weight
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100.09
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Crystal Class
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Hexagonal
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Density, g/cm3 at 300 K
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2.71
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Transmission Range, µm
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0.3 - 5.5
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Reflection Loss for two surfaces at 2 µm, %
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10.6
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Dielectric Constant for 104 Hz at 293 K
parallel
perpendicular
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8.0
8.5
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Melting Temperature, K
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1612
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Thermal Conductivity, W/(m K) at 273 K
parallel
perpendicular
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5.526
4.646
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Thermal Expansion, 1/K at 273 K
parallel
perpendicular
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25 x 10-6
-5.8 x 10-6
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Specific Heat, cal/(g K) at 273 K
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0.203
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Solubility, g/100 g H2O at 273 K
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0.0014
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Mohs Hardness
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3
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Young's Modulus, GPa
parallel
perpendicular
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72.35
88.19
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Bulk Modulus, GPa
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15.02
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