Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CED0000721)

Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaH4O6S) is an inorganic compound with an average molecular weight of 172.16 g/mol. Calcium sulfate dihydrate belongs to the alkaline earth metal sulfates, a subclass of alkaline earth metal oxoanionic compounds within the inorganic compounds. It is categorized as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. In industrial applications, the compound is utilized as a binder and a filler (PMC12029000). It is found in or released from 32 recorded sources. These sources include electrical and electronic equipment such as antennas, amplifiers, communication cables or conductors, electric hearing aids, and cores yokes or armatures. Within building and construction, it is present in floors, ceilings, roofs, fencing, and sunshades awnings or outside screens. In the sector of food, food processing and cookware, it is associated with the preparation of wort, the preparation of vinegar, fermentation processes for beer, and the processing of meats and fish. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically in bleaching agents, tobacco pipes, cigar cigarettes, and other smoking requisites. It is also recorded as being present in household items such as watch chains.