kalsiumkarbonaatiksi

Kalsiumkarbonaatti is the Finnish name for calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite, and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggshells. It is also found in chalk and limestone. Calcium carbonate is a white, insoluble solid in water.

In industrial applications, calcium carbonate is used in a wide variety of ways. It is a key ingredient in cement production, where it is heated to produce lime. It is also used as a filler in plastics, paints, and paper. In agriculture, it is used as a soil amendment to neutralize acidity. In the food industry, it serves as a dietary supplement for calcium and as an antacid to relieve heartburn. It is also used as a food additive, for example, as a whitener. Furthermore, calcium carbonate is utilized in pharmaceuticals as a calcium supplement and as an antacid. Its common occurrence and versatility make it one of the most widely used chemical compounds globally.