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CALCIUM SILICATE

Words to Know

HYDRATE Chemical compound formed when are often used to line the interior of
one or more molecules of water is added industrial furnaces.
physically to the molecule of some other
SYNTHESIS A chemical reaction in which
substance.
some desired chemical product is made
REFRACTORY Having a high melting point, from simple beginning chemicals, or
resistant to melting. Refractory materials reactants.

FOR FURT H ER INFOR M ATIO N
‘‘Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Calcium Silicate,
Synthetic.’’ Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/calciumsilicate/
recognition.html#healthhazard (accessed on September 29,
2005).
‘‘Scientific Principles.’’ Materials Science and Technology Teacher’s
Workshop.
http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/~tw/concrete/prin.html (accessed
on September 29, 2005).
‘‘Wollastonite.’’ CeramicMaterials.Info.
http://ceramic materials.com/cermat/material/1705.html(accessed
on September 29, 2005).

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