ettringite


ettringite

[′e·triŋ‚īt] (mineralogy) Ca6 Al2(SO4)3(OH)12·26H2O A mineral composed of hydrous basic calcium and aluminum sulfate.

ettringite

A mineral, high in sulfate calcium sulfoaluminate; occurs naturally or is formed by sulfate attack on mortar and concrete; designated as a cement bacillus in older literature.