High alumina cenent is an rapid hardening(high early strengh) hydraulic cement. Its principal mineralogical phase is monocalcium aluminate (CA) and Calciam bialummate (CA2) and secondary phases are C12A7, αA(alamina), C2S,Ferrites, C4AF, etc. It is used for refractory concrete and emergency repair, especially in cold weather. It does not release free lime on hydration with water, also show excellent resistance to chemical attack. The Composition of hydration product shows a time temperature dependency the low temperatare hydration product hexagonal phase CAH10 and C2AH8 is thermodynamically unstable, and it tends to convert to a more stable compound cubic phase C3AH6.This Conversion will cause an increase in porosity and loss in strength, thus the resistance to atmosphere carbonation and steel corrosion in concrete would be reduced. Therefore it is not recommended for structural use. In this paper the typical properties will be review and discussed. It is hoped these information is helpful for industry in utilizing of this material.