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Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 22)
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Quick setting cement is produced by adding
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Aqib Mukhtar said:
9 months ago
Quick-setting cement is a type of cement that sets rapidly after being mixed with water. It is used in situations where a fast setting is required, such as underwater construction or in emergency repair works.
Aluminium sulphate is added to the cement in a very fine powdered form. It accelerates the hydration process, making the cement set quickly.
Gypsum is usually added to slow down the setting time of cement, so reducing or increasing gypsum does not produce quick-setting cement.
Pozzolana is used in making pozzolanic cement, which is different from quick-setting cement.
Aluminium sulphate is added to the cement in a very fine powdered form. It accelerates the hydration process, making the cement set quickly.
Gypsum is usually added to slow down the setting time of cement, so reducing or increasing gypsum does not produce quick-setting cement.
Pozzolana is used in making pozzolanic cement, which is different from quick-setting cement.
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