Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

IUPAC: Calcium aluminate

CAS: 12042-68-1

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Aluminum Al 2 26,9820
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composition élémentaire

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Alkaline when wet

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
solid
Masse molaire
158,04 g/mol
Densité
2,9800 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1600,0 °C
Solubilité
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).