1. By: Dustin Syamken Material Science 3344 Dr. Larry Peel
Calcium Silicate
By: Dustin Syamken
Material Science 3344
Dr. Larry Peel

2. What is it?
A white free-flowing powder derived from limestone and diatomaceous earth.
Calcium silicate has no known adverse effects to health
Insulation board or pipe covering
Able to withstand temperatures up to 1200 Degrees Fahrenheit
Has a Low water absorption

3. What’s it made of? Component Wt. % Al2O3 0.2 CaO 45 Fe2O3 0.2 K2O 0.2
MgO
Na2O
SiO

4. Applications It is used in roads, insulation and roof tiles
This presentation will focus on insulation applications
Power Plants
Chemical Plants
Refineries
Shipyards

5. Why Calcium Silicate?
Calcium silicate is generally more appropriate for temperatures above 225 Degrees C; while fiberglass is generally used at temperatures below 225 Degrees C

6. Bibliography
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Calcium Silicate Insulation Products. NonMetals. 12 Apr <
Skamol. 12 Apr < >.