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EC number: 232-189-2 | CAS number: 7789-78-8
Melting point / freezing point
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
- Endpoint:
- melting point/freezing point
- Type of information:
- other: literature
- Adequacy of study:
- key study
- Reliability:
- 1 (reliable without restriction)
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
- Version / remarks:
- Handbook data (e-EROS Encyclopedia) - No guideline mentioned
- Qualifier:
- equivalent or similar to guideline
- Guideline:
- OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
- Version / remarks:
- Handbook data (Sittig's Handbook) - No guideline mentioned
- Type of method:
- other: No method reported - Handbook data
- Key result
- Melting / freezing pt.:
- ca. 816 °C
- Decomposition:
- yes
- Remarks:
- it decomposes at about 600°C
- Decomp. temp.:
- >= 600 °C
- Conclusions:
- The melting point of calcium hydride is 816°C (e-EROS Encyclopedia, Sittig's Handbook). It decomposes at about 600°C (Sittig's Handbook) .
Reference
Description of key information
The melting point of calcium hydride is 816°C. It decomposes at about 600°C. (Handbook data)
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
- 816 °C
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