Publisher's Synopsis
In their 112-year history, the many special characteristics of calcium aluminate cements have led to their use in all kinds of applications that are beyond the capabilities of other cements, such as Portland cements. This encompasses characteristics such as chemical resistance, rapid hardening properties, high temperature resistance, and an ideal component for blended systems and many more. This volume contains over 60 international contributions with the most up to date information about calcium aluminates and their unique properties.