CaMg(CO3)2
ceramicCaMg(CO₃)₂, known as dolomite, is a naturally occurring carbonate ceramic composed of calcium magnesium carbonate in a 1:1 molar ratio. It is a brittle, white to light-colored mineral that can be processed into powders, refractories, or sintered bodies for industrial applications. Dolomite is widely used in metallurgy (as a refractory lining in furnaces and converters), construction aggregates, soil amendment, and mineral fillers due to its thermal stability, chemical inertness, and abundance. Engineers select dolomite refractories for high-temperature applications in steel and non-ferrous metal production where resistance to slag corrosion and thermal shock is critical; it offers cost advantages over some alumina or magnesia alternatives while providing adequate performance in moderately aggressive environments.
Compliance & Regulations
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Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | — median of 2 measurements | - | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |