Calcium sulfate
Calcium Sulfate
Calcium sulfate (pronounced as /ˈkælsiəm ˈsʌlfeɪt/) is a common laboratory and industrial chemical. In the form of γ-anhydrite (the nearly anhydrous form), it is used as a desiccant. It is also used as a coagulant in products like tofu.
Etymology
The term "Calcium" is derived from the Latin word 'calx' which means 'lime', and "Sulfate" is derived from the Latin word 'sulfur' meaning 'brimstone'. The term "Calcium Sulfate" was first used in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Anhydrite: An anhydrous form of calcium sulfate.
- Gypsum: A hydrated form of calcium sulfate.
- Plaster of Paris: A fine white powder, which hardens when moistened and allowed to dry, used for making casts, molds, and sculpture. It is a form of calcium sulfate.
- Desiccant: A substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity.
- Coagulant: A substance that causes a fluid or a substance to change to a solid or semi-solid state.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium sulfate
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