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"Celite" 545: Physical Properties, Composition and Data

Celite is a naturally occurring diatomaceous earth composed mainly of silica with a chemical formula of SiO2. It is a white to light grey powder that is soluble in strong alkalis with a melting point of 1713°C and boiling point of 2230°C. Celite has a density ranging from 1.19-2.35 g/ml and pH between 5.0-9.0 in aqueous solution. It is used as an analytical reagent, absorbent, and filtering aid and should be handled and stored carefully.

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"Celite" 545: Physical Properties, Composition and Data

Celite is a naturally occurring diatomaceous earth composed mainly of silica with a chemical formula of SiO2. It is a white to light grey powder that is soluble in strong alkalis with a melting point of 1713°C and boiling point of 2230°C. Celite has a density ranging from 1.19-2.35 g/ml and pH between 5.0-9.0 in aqueous solution. It is used as an analytical reagent, absorbent, and filtering aid and should be handled and stored carefully.

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"celite" 545 cas 61790-53-2

C0485NN Silver Line

Packaging
500g white plastic bucket

Physical properties, composition and data


Chemical formula SiO2
Synonym Diatomaceous earth; Diatomite; Fossil flour; Infusorial earth; Kieselguhr; Siliceous earth
Mixture Siliceous frustules and fragments of various species of diatoms
Appearance White to light grey to pale buff powder
Solubility Soluble in strong concentrated alkalis
Melting point 1713ºC
Boiling point 2230ºC
Density (g/ml) 1.19 - 2.35
pH (aqueous solution) 5.0 - 9.0
Other information Capable of taking up and holding about four times its weight in water. Celite is a registered trade mark of John-Manville Products Corp. USA

Laboratory preparation, applications and practices


Usage Analytical reagent, absorbent and filtering aid

Storage and handling information


Safety phrases 24/25/36/37/4
Risk phrases 20-40
Disposal methods 3

Transport regulations
Tariff number 2512.00.00

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