Calcium aluminate
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Description
A refractory powder used in aluminum containing cements.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cement fondu; tricalcium aluminate
Risks
- Noncombustible.
- NIH: Information sheet
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acids.
| Composition | 3CaO-Al2O3 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.038 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.710 |
Resources and Citations
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.710