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237132

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Calcium sulfate

−325 mesh, 99%

Synonym(s):

Gypsum

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Linear Formula:
CaSO4
CAS Number:
7778-18-9
Molecular Weight:
136.14
EC Number:
231-900-3
MDL number:
MFCD00010912
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329752446
NACRES:
NA.55

Assay

99%

form

powder

technique(s)

IR spectroscopy: suitable

particle size

−325 mesh

SMILES string

[Ca++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Ca.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2

InChI key

OSGAYBCDTDRGGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application


  • Calcium Sulfate in Biomedical Applications: A study explores a bioactive degradable composite bone cement based on calcium sulfate and magnesium polyphosphate, highlighting its potential in medical and dental applications for bone repair and implant coatings (Peng S, et al., 2024).

  • Environmental Applications of Calcium Sulfate: Research on the use of calcium sulfate in environmental testing shows its effectiveness in soil remediation, particularly in treating sulfate-deficient soils, thereby enhancing plant growth and soil health (Thanh NN, et al., 2024).

  • Calcium Sulfate in Material Science: A novel study integrates calcium sulfate with alginate to develop hydrogel beads for controlled drug delivery, proving the material′s versatility and applicability in pharmaceutical formulations (Xie Z, et al., 2024).

  • Calcium Sulfate in Cementitious Materials Development: Demonstrates the use of calcium sulfate as a primary binder component in the development of eco-friendly cementitious materials, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional Portland cement with improved mechanical properties and lower CO2 emissions (Zhang J, et al., 2024).

  • Calcium Sulfate for Life Science Research: Highlights the role of high-purity calcium sulfate in life science manufacturing, particularly in the production of culture media where its buffering capacities are crucial for maintaining pH stability and enhancing microbial growth (Kogler A, et al., 2024).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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JAN Code

237132-BULK:
237132-100G:
237132-VAR:
237132-500G:

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Formation and morphology of calcium sulfate nanoparticles and nanowires in water-in-oil microemulsions.
Rees GD, et al.
Langmuir, 15(6), 1993-2002 (1999)
Kinetics of calcium sulfoaluminate formation from tricalcium aluminate, calcium sulfate and calcium oxide.
Li X, et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 55, 79-87 (2014)
Claudia Fischbach et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 106(2), 399-404 (2009-01-08)
Three-dimensional culture alters cancer cell signaling; however, the underlying mechanisms and importance of these changes on tumor vascularization remain unclear. A hydrogel system was used to examine the role of the transition from 2D to 3D culture, with and without
Mark V Thomas et al.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 88(2), 597-610 (2008-11-26)
Calcium sulfate (CS) has enjoyed a longer history of clinical use than most currently available biomaterials. It is well-tolerated when used to fill bone defects and undergoes rapid and complete resorption without eliciting a significant inflammatory response. The raw material
Nathaniel Huebsch et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(27), 9762-9767 (2014-06-26)
Biological systems are exquisitely sensitive to the location and timing of physiologic cues and drugs. This spatiotemporal sensitivity presents opportunities for developing new therapeutic approaches. Polymer-based delivery systems are used extensively for attaining localized, sustained release of bioactive molecules. However
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