Calcium arsenate

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Calcium arsenate
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General
Other names Calcium orthoarsenate
Cucumber dust
Molecular formula Ca3(AsO4)2
Molar mass 398.072 g/mol
Appearance colorless solid
CAS number [7778-44-1]
Properties
Density and phase 3.620 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water 0.13 g/L (25°C)
Solubility in Organic solvents insoluble
Melting point 1455°C (decomposes)
Boiling point
Vapor Pressure ~ 0 mm Hg (20°C)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Calcium arsenate (Ca3(AsO4)2) is an extremely poisonous chemical compound. It was originally used as a pesticide.


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