Calcium Aluminate

Name:
Calcium Aluminate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	tricalcium aluminate
M Formula:	3CaO•Al2O3
Properties:
Crystals or powder. D 3.038 (25C), mp (decomposes at 1535C). Soluble in acids. A refractory and an important ingredient of cements, especially of aluminous cement. Fused calciumaluminate (a glass) can be used for infrared transmission and detection. Noncombustible.