Description

Calcium Hydride is a powerful inorganic reducing agent and desiccant, essential for processes requiring the removal of trace water or oxygen. Its high reactivity and capacity for hydrogen generation make it a critical material in advanced manufacturing and research. This compound is primarily utilized by industries involved in metallurgy, fine chemical synthesis, and the production of specialty gases.

Application

• Drying Agent: Used for drying organic solvents and inert gases to extremely low moisture levels.
• Hydrogen Source: Serves as a portable and convenient source of hydrogen gas for laboratory and industrial applications.
• Metallurgical Reducing Agent: Employed in the production of rare metals like titanium and zirconium by reducing their oxides or chlorides.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a strong reducing agent in organic and inorganic synthesis processes.
• Getter in Vacuum Tubes: Used to scavenge residual gases in high-vacuum systems and electronic components.
• Polymer Industry: Functions as a catalyst or co-catalyst in certain polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Hydride
CAS No.	125544-53-8
Molecular Formula	CaH2
Molecular Weight	42.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium dihydride; Hydrolith; Calcium(II) hydride; Dihydridocalcium; Calcoid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Hydride is manufactured under stringent controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and safety data is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent reaction with air and moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CaH2)	≥ 90.0%
Calcium Oxide (CaO)	≤ 3.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.