Calcium carbonate

Calcium carbonate
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100.0
2	Synonym	Precipitated Chalk
3	Physical Property	Physical state Microcrystalline powder Colour White Odour Odourless Taste Tasteless Solubility Very slightly soluble in water but solubility increased by the presence of carbon dioxide or any ammonical salt soluble in dilute acids .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility	Acids , alum , ammonium salts .
6	Uses	i)                    It is used as an antacid . ii)                   It is used as a calcium supplement in deficiency state . iii)                 It is used in Homeopathic medicine . iv)                 It is used in dentifrices , antibiotics and anti diarrhoeal agent .
7	Side Effect	It may cause constipation and hypercalcaemia . The liberation of carbon dioxide may cause discomfort in some patient .
8	Storage	It is stored in a well closed container.