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CALCIUM SILICATE CEMENT [3 records]

Record 1 2025-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cement Industry
  • Man-Made Construction Materials
  • Types of Concrete
CONT

Carbonatable calcium silicate cement(CSC) is a promising approach to reducing the carbon footprint associated with concrete production. Carbonatable CSC gains strength by reacting with carbon dioxide(CO2).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cimenterie
  • Matériaux de construction artificiels
  • Sortes de béton

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cement Industry
  • Man-Made Construction Materials
  • Dentistry
CONT

Calcium silicate-based cements (CSC), including mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), are self-setting hydraulic cements. The powder of CSC is composed mainly of dicalcium and tricalcium silicate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cimenterie
  • Matériaux de construction artificiels
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Le ciment au silicate de calcium […] peut être utilisé en tant que matériau de coiffage pour les lésions carieuses profondes et les expositions pulpaires.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A monoclinic mineral which consists of a hydrated silicate of calcium formed when portland cement is hydrated under special conditions, and where calcium silicate is autoclaved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral du système cristallin monoclinique constitué de silicate naturel hydraté de calcium se présentant en encroûtements blanchâtres et terreux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato de calcio hidratado que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico.

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