Calcium aluminate cement is a cement with calcium mono aluminate or calcium aluminate as the main mineral component. It is made of natural bauxite or industrial alumina and calcium carbonate (limestone) in a certain proportion and is made by calcination or electric melting, and it is also made by melting bauxite and limestone. It achieves early strength development, withstands extreme temperatures, and offers resistance to sulfates, making it ideal for refractory applications, time-sensitive projects, and environments prone to high heat and sulfate exposure.
| Item/Grade | CA50 | CA70 | CA80 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A600 | A700 | A900 | CA70 | CA70W | CA70S | CA71 | CA80 | CA80S | |||
| Chemical Composition | ω (SiO2) ≤/% | 7.8 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| ω (Al2O3)/% | 50.0 | 51.0 | 53.5 | 68.5-70.5 | 68.5-70.5 | 68.5-70.5 | 69.5-71.5 | 78.0-81.0 | 78.0-81.0 | ||
| ω (Fe2O3) ≤/% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||
| ω (CaO)/% | / | / | / | 28.5-30.5 | 28.5-30.5 | 28.5-30.5 | 27.5-29.5 | 17.5-20.5 | 17.5-20.5 | ||
| ω (MgO) ≤/% | / | / | / | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||
| ω (R2O) ≤/% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||
| ω (S) ≤/% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | / | / | / | / | / | / | ||
| ω (Cl) ≤/% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | / | / | / | / | / | / | ||
| Fineness | d50/μm | / | / | / | 11-4 | 8-11 | 6-9 | 10-13 | 5-8 | 5-8 | |
| -45μm ≤/% | / | / | / | 8.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | ||
| Setting Time | Initial Setting Time (min) | ≥45 | ≥60 | ≥90 | 120-180 | 30-90 | 180-240 | 150-210 | 30-90 | 90-150 | |
| Final Setting Time (min) | ≤360 | ≤360 | ≤360 | 150-240 | 90-180 | 240-330 | 210-300 | 90-180 | 270-360 | ||
| Strength (ISO) | Flexural Strength/Mpa | 24h | 6.0 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.5-10.0 | 8.0-10.5 | 8.0-10.5 | 8.5-11.0 | 5.0-7.5 | 5.0-7.5 |
| 72h | 7.0 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 10.0-12.0 | 10.5-12.5 | 10.5-12.5 | 11.0-12.5 | 6.0-8.5 | 6.0-8.5 | ||
| Compressive Strength/Mpa | 24h | 45 | 55 | 72 | 40-50 | 45-55 | 45-55 | 50-60 | 30-40 | 30-40 | |
| 72h | 55 | 65 | 82 | 45-55 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 55-65 | 40-50 | 40-50 | ||
| 325M ≤/% | 15 | 12 | 8 | / | / | / | / | / | / | ||
| Specific Surface Areas ≥/ (㎡/kg) | 300 | 320 | 350 | / | / | / | / | / | / | ||
1. Excellent high temperature performance 2. Rapid hardening and early strength development 3. High refractoriness under load 4. Good corrosion resistance
1. It is a key ingredient in refractory materials, which improves their heat resistance. 2. Due to its fast-hardening properties, it can be used in fast-curing construction projects such as emergency repairs. 3. It is used as an additive in some ceramic manufacturing to improve product quality.