Abbreviations of Oxides
The main oxides present in cement (or in glass and ceramics) are abbreviated in the following way:
| CCN | Actual Formula | Name |
|---|---|---|
| C | CaO | Calcium oxide, or lime |
| S | SiO2 | Silicon dioxide, or silica |
| A | Al2O3 | Aluminium oxide, or alumina |
| F | Fe2O3 | Iron oxide, or rust |
| T | TiO2 | Titanium dioxide, or titania |
| M | MgO | Magnesium oxide, or Periclase |
| K | K2O | Potassium oxide |
| N | Na2O | Sodium oxide |
| H | H2O | Water |
| C | CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| S | SO3 | Sulfur trioxide |
| P | P2O5 | Phosphorus hemi-pentoxide |
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