The title compound, dicalcium nonaoxidodistannate(IV)dialuminate, is the second example which crystallizes in the isotypic structure of a pyroxene silicate, Na(2)Ti(2)Si(2)O(9) (ramsayite). (∞) (1)[Sn(2)O(8)] chains and pyroxene-type (∞) (1)[Al(2)O(6)] chains are formed along the b axis by sharing O atoms. The Ca atoms are situated in the resulting channels and exhibit a coordination number of 7.

The hydration of controlled tricalcium and dicalcium silicate mixtures was investigated using inelastic neutron scattering. The amount of Ca(OH)2 produced by each mixture was quantified based on the vibrational mode at approximately 41 meV. The results of compressive strength testing correlate with the amount of Ca(OH)2 produced and with previous results from quasielastic neutron scattering. Th...

The aim of this paper is to develop a robust chemical process to synthesize Naand K-doped brushite (DCPD: dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, CaHPO4 2H2O), a potential starting material for bone substitutes. The powders were synthesized by using sodium phosphate and potassium phosphate and aqueous solutions containing calcium chloride at room temperature, followed by drying at 37°C. DCPD powders thu...

Stoichiometric dicalcium silicate, Ca2SiO4, displays a well-known polymorphism with temperature. When this phase is doped by a range of elements, belite, one of the main phases of cements, is generated. Here, we thoroughly study the aluminum doping of dicalcium silicate. This type of study is important for cement characterization and also from a basic point of view. Ca2Si(1-2x)Al(2x)O(4-x)□(x) ...

Differences in the dynamics of powder densification between eccentric and rotary machine were pointed out by compressing at different compression pressures microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and recovering the corresponding stress/strain data in both machines equipped to monitor punches displacement and compression forces. Heckel plots were then ob...

Magnesium slag is a valuable resource when proper disposal and utilization are adopted. The main pollution of magnesium caused dust fluorine pollution. Formation mechanism fine investicated. Alike steel slag, phase transition dicalcium silicate in around 500 °C brings volume expansion, which causes the disintegration powdering slag. Chamical stabilization experiments were carried out. effects p...