CaAl2Si6O16

ceramic
· JVASP-147356· CaAl2Si6O16

CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ is a calcium aluminosilicate ceramic belonging to the feldspar mineral family, specifically in the anorthite-rich compositional range. This material is primarily encountered in traditional ceramics, refractories, and high-temperature applications where its thermal stability and chemical inertness are valued. It is notable for its use in industrial ceramics and refractory linings because of its ability to maintain structural integrity at elevated temperatures, making it preferable to less thermally stable silicate alternatives in furnace and kiln environments.

refractory liningshigh-temperature ceramicskiln materialsthermal barrier applicationsindustrial furnace componentsgeological/mineralogical research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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