Conduct reactive metal studies with our calcium metal turnings, supplied as clean shavings of high-purity calcium for reliable laboratory performance. This alkaline earth metal is commonly used to explore metal reactivity, oxidation reactions, hydrogen gas evolution, and displacement reactions in controlled experimental settings. Its high surface area form makes it especially effective for demonstrations involving water and acid interactions. The 10 g bottle provides a manageable quantity for safe handling in educational laboratories and supervised experimental work.
Property
Details
Chemical formula
Ca
Formula weight
40.08 g/mol
CAS number
7440-70-2
Characteristics
Silvery-gray metal shavings; tarnishes in air
Physical state
Solid metal; turnings
Storage code
Red — flammable
Did You Know?
Calcium metal reacts readily with water to produce calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, a reaction that visually demonstrates the reactivity trend of alkaline earth metals. Because calcium forms a thin oxide layer when exposed to air, metal turnings are often stored under controlled conditions to preserve their reactivity. Beyond the laboratory, calcium metal is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy and plays a critical role in producing high-purity metals and specialty alloys.
