Characteristic
Calcium oxalate is a white crystalline powder. Insoluble in water, acetic acid, soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid or concentrated nitric acid. When burned, it turns into calcium carbonate or calcium oxide.
Formula: CaC2O4•H2O
Formula weight: 146.11g/mol (128.10anhy)
Appearance:white crystalline powder.
Melting Point: 200° C
Density 2.12 g/ml
Sensitivity: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Boiling Point:365.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:188.8 °C
Application
Calcium oxalate is used to prepare oxalic acid, glazes and to separate rare earths.