What is Calcium carbonate?

Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound containing calcium ions (Ca2+) and carbonate ions (CO32-). Calcium carbonate is a type of salt that is found in nature as calcite and aragonite minerals. Calcium carbonate is used in the production of cement, lime, plaster, flour, food and food supplements.

What is calcium carbonate powder?

Calcium carbonate powder is a powder form of the chemical composition of Calcium Carbonate. This powder is usually extracted from calcite or aragonite rock and is used in the production of building materials, food, cosmetics, paper and cellulose products, etc. due to its physical and chemical properties, including antiacidity, moisture absorption.

Features of Shimi Afsoon’s calcium carbonate

Calcium carbonate powder is a white solid that dissolves in water in a very small amount. Calcium carbonate powder has the following physical and chemical properties:

Physical properties

White color
Shape: Solid
Specific weight: 2.71 grams per cubic centimeter
Melting point: 1,339 degrees Celsius
Boiling point: 2,870 degrees Celsius
Modulus of elasticity: 120 GPa
Mohs hardness: 3

Chemical properties

pH: 8.3
Solubility in water: 0.013 g/liter
Reactivity: It reacts with acid and produces carbon dioxide and calcium hydroxide.

Application of calcium carbonate powder

Construction materials

Calcium carbonate powder is a valuable material in the construction industry due to its strength, fire resistance and insulation. This material is used in the production of cement, plaster, building blocks, concrete and other construction products.

Food

Due to its high calcium content, this substance is essential for the health of bones and teeth. Therefore, this valuable substance is used as a source of calcium, pH regulator and stabilizer in food.

Cosmetics

Calcium carbonate powder is used in cosmetic products due to its whitening properties. This material is used as a filler and whitening agent in cosmetic products.

Paper and cellulose

Calcium carbonate is used as a filler and improves the mechanical properties of paper. This material is used in paper and cellulose due to its absorbent properties.

Chemical industry

Due to its diverse chemical properties, this substance is used in chemical industries, including in the production of paint, plastic, rubber and other chemical products.

How to use calcium carbonate powder?

Calcium carbonate powder is a non-toxic and odorless substance. However, inhaling the dust of this material can irritate the lungs. Therefore, a protective mask should be used when working with this substance.

Buying calcium carbonate powder from Shimi Afsoon

Calcium carbonate powder is one of the popular products of Shimi Afsoon Company, which is used in various construction, food, cosmetic, cellulose and chemical industries.

Buying calcium carbonate powder from Shimi Afspon Company assures you that you will receive a high quality and original product. Therefore, if you are looking for a quality and reliable material, buying calcium carbonate powder from Shimi Afsoon can be a good option.

The price of calcium carbonate powder

Exchange rate fluctuations and many parameters affect the price of calcium carbonate powder daily. The first parameter is the global sales price of calcium carbonate powder. The price of calcium carbonate powder varies depending on the purchase amount and type of packaging. Shimi Afsoon has always tried to keep the price of calcium carbonate cheaper than the market price in addition to maintaining the quality of its products.

Packaging and Distribution

According to the customer’s needs and opinions, calcium carbonate powder can be ordered in the following packages:

25 kg in a high quality paper bag
25 kg in PP woven multi-layer bag
Bulk truck

Learn more about calcium carbonate

Types of calcium carbonate

Calcite: Calcite is one of the mineral forms of Calcium Carbonate, which is found in natural conditions as white or colorless crystals.
Aragonite: Aragonite is another mineral form of Calcium Carbonate which is found as colorless or light yellow crystals.
Waterite: Waterite is one of the hydrated forms of Calcium Carbonate that exists in certain conditions such as formation in water.
Argonite: Argonite is also one of the hydrated forms of Calcium Carbonate that exists in certain conditions such as formation in water.

Types of calcium carbonate in terms of application

Oral calcium carbonate

This type of material is used for food industry and food supplements. For example, in the production of flour, edible calcium carbonate white flour is used as an inhibitor of gluten formation.

Calcium carbonate

Animal feed

Animals need calcium carbonate for bone growth, nerve function, and milk and egg production. Animal feed calcium carbonate contains calcium element. Farm-grown food, such as grain and cattle feed, is usually not enough to provide all the calcium an animal needs.

Poultry food

Poultry feed calcium carbonate is also used as a source of calcium for poultry and helps the growth of poultry and laying of eggs.

What are calcium carbonate tablets good for?

Calcium carbonate tablet is a food supplement that is used when the amount of calcium consumed in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for the health of bones, muscles, nervous system and heart. This product is also used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion and upset stomach.

Industrial calcium carbonate

This type of calcium carbonate is used in various industries such as the production of cement, lime, plaster, paper, plastic, etc. In these industries, calcium carbonate is used as a widely used material to adjust pH, absorb moisture, increase strength and whiten products.

Calcite in industry: This type of calcium carbonate is known as a mineral and is used in the production of cement, lime, plaster and construction materials.
Aragonite in industry: This type of calcium carbonate is also known as a mineral and is used in the construction industry, glass production, plastic and food industries.
Whiting in industry: This type of calcium carbonate is used as a bleaching agent in various industries such as plastics, paints, food and health products.
Precipitate in industry: This type of calcium carbonate is used as a filler in paint, coating, rubber and polymer industries.

Calcium carbonate detection method

To test whether a mineral or rock contains calcium carbonate, strong acids such as hydrochloric acid can be added to it. If the sample contains this product, it gasses and produces carbon dioxide. Weak acids react like acetic acid, but at a slower rate.

Calcium carbonate or lime

Lime or calcium oxide (CaO) is obtained from high quality natural deposits of limestone or Calcium Carbonate. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that was formed millions of years ago as a result of the accumulation of shells, coral, algae and other ocean debris.