Cement is usually a mixture of :

1.	Cement is usually a mixture of :
Answer» Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world because it is a basic INGREDIENT of concrete, mortar, stucco and most nonspecialty grout. It usually originates from LIMESTONE. It is a fine powder produced by grinding Portland cement clinker (more than 90%), a limited amount of calcium sulfate (which controls the set TIME) and up to 5% minor constituents. Portland cement clinker is a hydraulic material which shall consist of at least two-thirds by mass of calcium silicates, the remainder consisting of aluminium- and iron-containing clinker PHASES and other compounds.

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Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate

Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world because it is a basic INGREDIENT of concrete, mortar, stucco and most nonspecialty grout. It usually originates from LIMESTONE. It is a fine powder produced by grinding Portland cement clinker (more than 90%), a limited amount of calcium sulfate (which controls the set TIME) and up to 5% minor constituents. Portland cement clinker is a hydraulic material which shall consist of at least two-thirds by mass of calcium silicates, the remainder consisting of aluminium- and iron-containing clinker PHASES and other compounds.

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