Calcium aluminate (CaAlO) is a ceramic compound belonging to the aluminate family, formed from calcium and aluminum oxides. While bulk CaAlO is primarily of research interest, calcium aluminate ceramics are widely used in refractory applications, cement chemistry, and specialized coatings where thermal stability and chemical resistance are critical. This material family is notable for its ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments, making it valuable in metallurgical processes, kiln linings, and advanced cement formulations where conventional silicate ceramics would degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,114.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,008 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.05423 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.142 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.076 | eV/atom | — |