Ca₂Al₄O₈ is a calcium aluminate ceramic compound belonging to the family of aluminate minerals. This material is primarily encountered in cement chemistry and refractory applications, where it forms as a phase in Portland cement clinker and high-alumina refractory systems, contributing to early strength development and thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 162.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 101.5 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.145 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.334 | eV/atom | — |