Calcium metal

Zyntex provides high-purity Calcium Metal. An essential reducing agent for metallurgy, high-performance alloys, and specialized chemical synthesis.

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Description
Calcium Metal (Ca) is a silvery-white, soft alkaline earth metal that serves as one of the most powerful reducing agents in modern industrial chemistry. Zyntex supplies this high-purity metal (CAS 7440-70-2) in various forms, including ingots, granules, and crowns, to support the global metallurgy and energy storage sectors. Because of its high reactivity with oxygen and sulfur, it is indispensable for purifying steel and improving the mechanical properties of specialized alloys. Consequently, foundry managers and battery manufacturers trust our Calcium Metal for its consistent purity levels and excellent reactive efficiency.

Advanced Metallurgical Purification and Battery Technology

Manufacturing high-performance lead-acid batteries and ultra-clean steel requires a deoxidizing agent that effectively removes impurities without compromising the final product’s integrity. Therefore, Zyntex supplies Calcium Metal specifically refined for the production of maintenance-free battery grids. This metal is critical for increasing the strength and corrosion resistance of lead alloys used in automotive and industrial power systems. Specifically, it works perfectly as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in the secondary steelmaking process. Our production facility ensures that every batch meets the industrial-grade purity standards required for demanding heavy industry applications.

Beyond steelmaking, the material is highly regarded for its role in the thermal reduction of other metal oxides, such as Uranium, Zirconium, and rare earth elements. It serves as a vital component in the production of high-performance aluminum and magnesium alloys, where it refines the grain structure. Zyntex utilizes vacuum distillation and electrolysis techniques to produce high-density metallic forms. Because we prioritize chemical precision, our Calcium Metal undergoes rigorous testing for surface oxidation, moisture exclusion, and trace metallic impurities like Magnesium and Aluminum. Furthermore, our strict quality control measures ensure that the material provides consistent reactivity during smelting and refining processes.

Zyntex supports your industrial operations with full technical transparency and detailed safety documentation. For instance, we provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to verify the calcium content and specialized MSDS for safe handling of this highly reactive material. Thus, you can optimize your alloying parameters and ensure a reliable raw material supply for your foundry or battery production lines. Partnering with Zyntex gives your organization a dependable foundation for metallurgical engineering and material science. Finally, our global logistics network ensures that your bulk supplies arrive safely, securely, and in specialized argon-filled or vacuum-sealed containers to prevent hazardous reactions with air or moisture.

Key Industrial Applications

This reactive metal is a cornerstone for the following industrial sectors:

🔋 Battery Alloys

It is used to harden lead-calcium-tin alloys for maintenance-free automotive and standby power batteries.

🏗️ Steel Refining

Manufacturers use our Ca metal to remove oxygen, sulfur, and carbon impurities during the production of high-grade steel.

🧪 Rare Earth Production

Our material acts as a powerful reducing agent to extract pure rare earth metals from their respective oxides.

✈️ Aluminum Hardening

It serves as a grain refiner and hardening agent in specialized aluminum alloys used in the aerospace industry.

Technical Specifications

ParameterStandard Value
CAS Number7440-70-2
Assay (Purity)98.5% – 99.9%
Atomic Weight40.08 g/mol
Physical FormIngots, Granules, Crowns, or Rods