Description

Calcium Bicarbonate CAS NO 3983-19-5 is an inorganic salt primarily known for its role in water chemistry and as a key intermediate in industrial processes. This compound is critical for applications requiring controlled calcium ion release and buffering capacity. It is essential for suppliers and manufacturers in the water treatment, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable, high-purity chemical intermediates.

Application

• Water Treatment & Conditioning: Acts as a temporary water hardness agent and a source of alkalinity in municipal and industrial water systems.
• Food & Beverage Additive: Used as a firming agent, calcium fortifier, and pH regulator in certain food processing applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of calcium-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a reactant in the production of other calcium salts, ceramics, and specialty chemicals.
• Agriculture & Animal Feed: Provides a bioavailable source of dietary calcium in feed supplements and soil amendments.
• Laboratory & Research: Utilized as a reagent in analytical chemistry and experimental protocols.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Bicarbonate
CAS No.	3983-19-5
Molecular Formula	Ca(HCO₃)₂
Molecular Weight	162.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Hydrogen Carbonate; Acid Calcium Carbonate; Calcium Dihydrogen Dicarbonate; Bicarbonate of Lime; Calcium Bicarbonate Solution; Carbonated Lime; Hydrogen Calcium Carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Bicarbonate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original, sealed packaging until use to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(HCO₃)₂)	≥ 95.0%
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1%

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