chemistry

confusedgurl835 · #1 May 10, 2005, 03:53 PM

what is a common use for CaCO4?

Dr_Calculus · May 15, 2005, 01:48 PM

CaCO4... this appears to be a type of mineral, but are you sure it isn't CaCO3? CaCO4 appears to be a mineral called aragonite, similar to calcite, which is CaCO3. Aragonite can be used in construction of steel and cement, as it is a minor constituent of limestone.



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