Calcium Silicate

What is Calcium Silicate?

Calcium Silicates are a set of four compounds obtained by reacting calcium oxide and silica in various ratios. [1]

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources Calcium Silicate can be derived from naturally occurring limestone and diatomaceous earth, a siliceous sedimentary rock. It is one of a group of compounds that can be produced by reacting calcium oxide and silica. [1]
Natural or Artificial?	Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
References	Calcium silicate - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	None found

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	January 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM