Calcium hydride, 96%

Name: Calcium hydride, 96%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014375

About Calcium hydride, 96%

Calcium hydride (CAS 7789-78-8) is an alkaline earth compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 96%. Formula H2Ca, molecular weight 42.09 g/mol. It is also known as Calcium(II) hydride or Calcium dihydride.

It is supplied as white to grey powder or crystals or chunks. Reported physical data include a melting point of 816 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for solvent and extraction work and materials research. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Solvent & extraction work
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium hydride, 96%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014375
CAS Number	7789-78-8
Molecular formula	H₂Ca
Molecular weight	42.09 g/mol
Purity / assay	96%
HSN code	28500010

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to grey powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point	816 °C
UN number	UN 1404

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Precautionary statements: P223, P231 + P232, P370 + P378, P422

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7789-78-8

AR

Calcium hydride, AR

CAS: 7789-78-8

VQ-045802

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Calcium hydride, 96%?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium hydride, 96% is 7789-78-8. It is also known as Calcium(II) hydride, Calcium dihydride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium hydride, 96%?

Calcium hydride, 96% has the molecular formula H2Ca and a molecular weight of 42.09 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium hydride, 96% can I order?

We supply Calcium hydride, 96% in (96%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium hydride, 96%?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium hydride, 96% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Calcium hydride, 96% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Calcium hydride, 96% is classified as hazardous (UN 1404), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.