Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

IUPAC: Calcium aluminate

CAS: 12042-68-1

Visão geral

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

Composição

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

Composição elemental

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Alkaline when wet

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
158,04 g/mol
Densidade
2,9800 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
1600,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).