Oxidised Calcium

hel · Post by **hel** » 23 Mar 2007, 08:07

Hi All,

Have been cleaning out our chemical store & have discovered a nuber of containers with oxidised Calcium in them. Any suggestions on how to do dispose of this?

Thanks

Post by **Robb** » 23 Mar 2007, 09:57

Hi hel,

To dispose of this (being in the form that it is) I would dissolve small amounts in large volumes of water.

Do this in a fume cupboard where practicable, this wont be an issue if small quantities at a time are used eg 25g at a time.

Because the build up of the oxide has occured the better option is to use water.

This will help.

Cheers,

Robb.....

KimFenley · Post by **KimFenley** » 23 Mar 2007, 13:44

Hel

Do as Rob says as you may find that not all the Calcium has oxidised as you think, and there is the possibility of a vigorous reaction to water still.

Kim

hel · Post by **hel** » 23 Mar 2007, 13:52

Thanks Guys,

Something I can do in my spare time