At a glance
Based on the row for saturated, 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), NBR, SS 316, SS 304, Aluminium, LDPE, FEP, ECTFE/ETFE, Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM), Polycarbonate, Silicone, PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, Polysulfone, PETG, PMP, SAN (24)
- Rated B, good resistance
- none (0)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- none (0)
- Rated D, not resistant
- none (0)
Based on the row for saturated, 20 °C.
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
No material with a rating at both temperatures changes grade between 20 °C and 50 °C.
Substance
- CAS number
- 471-34-1
- Formula
- CaCO3
- Concentrations listed
- saturated
- Name in the source (German)
- Calciumcarbonat
Resistance table: Calcium Carbonate, saturated
Remark: wegen geringer Löslichkeit keine chemische Einwirkung zu erwarten
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | |
| LDPE | A | A | |
| PP | A | A | |
| PVC Rigid | A | A | |
| PVC Flexible | A | A | |
| PMP | A | A | |
| Polystyrene | A | A | |
| SAN | A | A | |
| Polycarbonate | A | A | |
| PETG | A | A | |
| Acetal (POM) | A | A | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | A | |
| Polysulfone | A | A | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | A | |
| FEP | A | A | |
| PVDF | A | A | |
| ECTFE/ETFE | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | A | A | |
| Viton (FPM) | A | A | |
| NBR | A | A | |
| Silicone | A | A | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | |
| SS 304 | A | A | |
| Aluminium | A | A | |
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials resist Calcium Carbonate at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Calcium Carbonate at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), NBR. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Calcium Carbonate?
For Calcium Carbonate, all tested materials maintain the same rating at both 20 °C and 50 °C.
Is PTFE safe for Calcium Carbonate?
PTFE is rated A for Calcium Carbonate at 20 °C. A rating of A means resistant, B means limited resistance, C means partly resistant, and D means not resistant.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.
Chemicals with a similar resistance profile
Same 20 °C rating on the share of materials shown.