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E598
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Synthetic calcium aluminatesAnti-caking agents
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Description
Synthetic calcium aluminates are synthesised by burning high grade crude aluminous bauxite and limestone in an arc-furnace kiln. It is mainly used in the metallurgy industry to remove the sulfide impurities from liquid steel and keep the slag flowing well. In cement applications it is made by heating calcium oxide and aluminium oxide together at high temperatures. As a food additive it is used as a binder, anti-caking agentGenerally added to powdered foods to prevent clumping and allow even flow when being mixed or poured., and as a coagulant in animal feeds.
Synthetic calcium aluminates are currently only used for animal feed, and there are no listed uses for human food consumption.
Common Uses
Used in metallurgy for steel production, cement production, and in animal feeds. Synthetic calcium aluminates are currently only used for animal feed, and there are no listed uses for food consumption by humans.
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