What are the physical and chemical properties of Portland cement?

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Sundara Subramaniyan

by Sundara Subramaniyan , Deputy Officer , Madras Cements Limited

Physical properties.

1. Setting time

2. Fineness of cement

3. Cement strength

4. Soundness of cement

Chemical properties:

1.Hydration & hydralysis

2. Loss on Ignition

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Muhammed Sageer Pandarathil

by Muhammed Sageer Pandarathil , SR.QA/QC ENGINEER. , PAT ENGINEERING

Physical and Chemical Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) of Various Grades

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