Calcium Carbonate → Dicalcium silicate

Reaction equation

[Ca:1].C(=O)([O-])[O-:3].[Ca+2].[O-:7][Si:8]([O-:11])([O-:10])[O-:9].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]>O>[O-:7][Si:8]([O-:11])([O-:10])[O-:9].[Ca+2:1].[Ca+2:1].[OH-:3].[Ca+2:1].[OH-:3]

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Procedure

Table 7 is directed to the valuation of synthetic calcium and magnesium silicates versus the limestone or calcium carbonate fillers currently utilized in the trade. In this regard, "Micro-Cel®" is the registered trade name of the Celite Corporation of Lompoc, Calif. The "Micro-Cel®" products comprise of synthetic, hydrous, calcium silicates produced by the hydro-thermal reaction of diatomite, hydrated lime, and water. According to the Celite Corporation, the different grades of "Micro-Cel®" have the following typical physical and chemical properties: