Ca₄Al₈O₁₆ is a calcium aluminate ceramic compound belonging to the family of aluminate phases commonly found in portland cement and refractory materials. This material is primarily encountered as a constituent phase rather than a monolithic engineered ceramic, where it contributes to hydration behavior, mechanical strength development, and high-temperature stability in cementitious systems and refractory applications. Engineers select calcium aluminate-based compositions for environments requiring rapid strength gain, chemical resistance to sulfate attack, or thermal performance beyond ordinary portland cement, making it relevant in specialized construction, industrial kilns, and chemical-resistant concrete systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.885 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.316 | eV/atom | — |