Calcium Lignosulfonate

What is Calcium Lignosulfonate?

Molecular Formula (Calcium Lignosulfonate): C₂₀H₂₄CaO₁₀S₂

Molecular Weight: 528.6 g/mol

Chemical Name: Lignosulfonic Acid Calcium Salt

CAS Number: 8061-52-7

This chemical, which is one of the lignosulfonates, is the calcium salt of lignosulfonic acid. It is obtained as a byproduct. In the paper industry, it emerges from sulfite pulp as a byproduct during production.

Its difference from Sodium Lignosulfonate is that calcium is bonded to Lignosulfonic Acid instead of sodium.

Other Names Are As Follows;

• Lignin
• Lignosulfonic Acid Calcium Salt
• Lignin Calcium Sulfonate
• 8061-52-7

How is Calcium Lignosulfonate Produced?

It is a chemical produced from sulfite pulp during paper production. It is a byproduct in the paper industry.

What are the Physical and Chemical Properties?

It is in the form of a yellow or brown powder in terms of physical appearance.

Its density is 0.5 g/cm³.

In terms of solubility, it has good solubility in water.

The pH of its 3% aqueous solution is approximately at level 4.

It is a stable compound. However, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Melting Point: No information available.

Boiling Point: No information available.

What are the Usage Areas of Calcium Lignosulfonate?

• Used as a binder in powder-form formulas due to its chemical properties.
• Used in the manufacture of agricultural pesticides produced to protect crops from weeds and to increase the flavor and quality of the products obtained.
• Added to solutions as a lubricant in mold lubrication processes.
• Used in the extrusion process of cast iron in the Iron and Steel industry.
• Utilized for its molding property in the manufacture of floor tiles and adobe walls.
• An important component for granulating dispersing agents.
• A chemical compound used for the compression of coal and metal wastes.
• Acts as a dispersing agent in chemicals used in the leather tanning sector.
• Used in the manufacture of pesticides.
• It has been determined that external threats to plants are caused by biotic stress originating from fungi. The treatment of such plant diseases is carried out with Lignosulfonates. The active compound used in this application does not have fungicidal properties.

What are the Factors Affecting Prices?

As a price, Calcium Lignosulfonate is directly dependent on the prices of the materials used in its production. As costs rise in the paper industry, the prices of this chemical substance will increase.

Prices vary depending on the stocks of companies selling Calcium Lignosulfonate. As stocks increase, prices will experience a short-term decrease.