摘要 |
<p>A method of producing calcium sulfate alpha-hemihydrate, including the steps of exposing a mixture including a calcium sulfate form selected from the group consisting of calcium sulfate dihydrate, calcium sulfate beta-hemihydrate, water-soluble calcium sulfate anhydrite, and mixtures thereof, water, and a crystallization catalyst, to microwave radiation to produce calcium sulfate alpha-hemihydrate; and separating at least a portion of the calcium sulfate alpha-hemihydrate to provide a solid comprising calcium sulfate alpha-hemihydrate and a remainder, is disclosed.</p> |