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CALCIUM SULPHATE [5 records]

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Record 1 2016-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A product obtained by calcining gypsum under steam pressure.

OBS

It is composed of regularly shaped grains, with low porosity, and requires little water for a satisfactory mix.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Produit obtenu par calcination du gypse sous pression de vapeur d'eau.

OBS

Il est constitué de grains réguliers, a une faible porosité et se gâche avec un peu d'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
DEF

Producto obtenido mediante calcinación de yeso (gypsum) bajo presión de vapor.

OBS

Se compone de granos regulares, con baja porosidad, y que requiere poca cantidad de agua para obtener una mezcla satisfactoria.

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Record 2 2015-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A product obtained by calcining gypsum in a dry way.

OBS

Its grains constitute agglomerates. It has a high porosity and requires much water for a satisfactory mix.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Produit obtenu par calcination du gypse en voie sèche.

OBS

Ses grains constituent des agglomérats. Il a une porosité élevée et se gâche avec beaucoup d'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
DEF

Producto obtenido mediante la calcinación del yeso (gypsum) en seco.

OBS

Los granos de éste constituyen aglomerados. Tiene una alta porosidad por lo tanto requiere más agua para obtener una mezcla satisfactoria.

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Record 3 2014-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A product obtained by calcining gypsum in an aqueous solution of calcium chloride.

OBS

It requires even less water than alpha type for a satisfactory mix.

Key term(s)
  • alpha modified

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Produit obtenu par calcination du gypse en voie humide en présence de chlorure de calcium.

Key term(s)
  • alpha modifié

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
DEF

Producto obtenido mediante la calcinación del yeso (gypsum) en una solución acuosa de cloruro de calcio.

OBS

Requiere una cantidad de agua menor que el tipo alfa para obtener una mezcla satisfactoria.

Key term(s)
  • alfa modificado
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Record 4 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Winemaking
  • Geochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
CaSO4
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product which occurs naturally as gypsum and is obtained when sulfuric acid, H2SO4, is combined with calcium hydroxide, CA(OH)2, which appears in the form of a fine, odorless, tasteless, yellowish-white powder, and which is used as a dough conditioner, a gelling and a firming agent in the wine-making and brewing industries, as well as in the manufacture of cheese and preserves.

CONT

Calcium sulfate sometimes contaminates drilling fluids or may be added to provide special properties. It forms a tenacious scale in certain water-handling facilities.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaSO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie vinicole
  • Géochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CaSO4
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique existant à l'état naturel sous forme de gypse qui se présente sous la forme d'une poudre fine, d'un blanc tirant un peu sur le jaune, inodore et insipide, et que l'on utilise en vinification, en brasserie, en fromagerie, en conserverie en raison de ses propriétés d'agent de conditionnement des pâtes, de gélifiant et de raffermisseur.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaSO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria vinícola
  • Geoquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CaSO4
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: CaSO4

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Record 5 2001-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

... these installations recover 99% of approximately 24 tons per day of copper, of which 4 tons by ion exchange, in the form of copper sulphate which can be immediately re-used, as well as a certain quantity of ammonium sulphate which is also recycled, and crystallized calcium sulphate which is sold as a by-product.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
CONT

L'ensemble de ces postes permet de récupérer à 99 % environ 24 tonnes de cuivre par jour dont 4 tonnes par échange d'ions, sous forme de sulfate de cuivre immédiatement réutilisable, ainsi qu'une certaine quantité de sulfate d'ammoniaque également recyclé, et du sulfate de calcium cristallisé vendu comme sous-produit.

Spanish

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