Description

Calcium Aluminate Ferrite is a high-performance, synthetic inorganic compound primarily used as a key mineral phase in specialized cementitious systems. Its engineered composition provides exceptional binding properties and chemical resistance, making it a critical component for demanding industrial applications. This material is essential for manufacturers in the refractory, construction, and advanced ceramics industries seeking to enhance the durability and performance of their products under extreme conditions.

Application

• Primary binder and mineralizer in calcium aluminate cements (CAC) for high-early-strength and refractory concretes.
• Critical component in the formulation of refractory castables and mortars for linings in furnaces, kilns, and incinerators.
• Used in the production of specialty construction materials requiring rapid setting, sulfate resistance, or low-temperature application.
• Acts as a flux and strength-enhancing phase in certain advanced ceramic and abrasive formulations.
• Employed in waste stabilization and solidification processes due to its effective chemical binding characteristics.
• Research and development of novel inorganic binders and composites with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Aluminate Ferrite
CAS No.	12612-16-7
Molecular Formula	Typically expressed as a solid solution, e.g., Ca2(Al,Fe)2O5
Molecular Weight	Varies with Al/Fe ratio. Contact for details.
Synonyms	Ferrite Phase (in cement); C4AF (Cement Chemistry Notation); Tetracalcium Aluminoferrite; Brownmillerite (related structure); Calcium Aluminum Ferrite; Iron-bearing Calcium Aluminate; 12612-16-7; Aluminoferrite of Calcium
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Calcium Aluminate Ferrite is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through rigorous in-process and final testing, including phase composition analysis (XRD), chemical assay, and key physical parameters. While produced to meet general industrial standards, specifications can be adjusted based on application needs. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Separate from strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to gray-brown powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies (Major phase: Calcium Aluminate Ferrite)
Assay (as C4AF phase)	Min. 85%
Particle Size (D50)	5 - 30 µm (Customizable)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	Max. 2.0%
Insoluble Residue	Max. 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.