Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

IUPAC: Calcium aluminate

CAS: 12042-68-1

Descripción general

Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) sets and hardens much faster than Portland cement and is resistant to high temperatures and chemical attack.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Aluminum Al 2 26,9820
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Refractory concrete
  • Rapid-setting cement
  • Sewer pipe lining (acid-resistant)
  • Foundry applications

Datos curiosos

  • Sets in 6 hours vs 28 days for Portland cement, used for emergency road repairs

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Alkaline when wet

Structure

SMILES

[O-][Al]=O.[O-][Al]=O.[Ca+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
158,04 g/mol
Densidad
2,9800 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1600,0 °C
Solubilidad
reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
157,9053
TPSA
80,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
7,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Aluminate Cement?
Calcium Aluminate Cement (CaO·Al₂O₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Calcium aluminate.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Aluminate Cement?
Calcium Aluminate Cement has a molar mass of 158.04 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Aluminate Cement at room temperature?
Calcium Aluminate Cement is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Aluminate Cement organic or inorganic?
Calcium Aluminate Cement is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Aluminate Cement?
Calcium Aluminate Cement (CaO·Al₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Aluminum (Al), Calcium (Ca).