Calcium aluminate (CaAlO₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly encountered as a constituent phase in calcium aluminate cements and refractory materials. It serves primarily as a binder and structural phase in high-temperature applications where chemical stability and thermal resistance are critical, particularly in cement formulations designed for rapid setting, chemical attack resistance, or elevated-temperature service. Engineers select calcium aluminate-based systems over conventional Portland cement when superior performance at extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical environments, or accelerated early strength development is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,354.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,149.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1197 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4295 range 0.000–0.8590median of 2 measurements | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7890 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5249 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.524 | eV/atom | — |