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19.

Gypsum is added to cement clinker to

increase the tensile strength of cement

decrease the rate of setting of cement

facilitate the formation of colloidal gel

bind the particles of calcium silicate

Answer: Option

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22 comments Page 2 of 3.

Shajahan said: 1 decade ago

I think, if the cement sets fastly, it will not be stronger.

Anisha Sinha said: 7 years ago

By adding gypsum to cement setting time of cement increases.

Sumit said: 8 years ago

Why increase the setting time of cement adding gymnasium?

Amit Kumar said: 8 years ago

Gypsum is used to increase the setting time of cement.

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Virender said: 1 decade ago

Gypsum increase the setting time of cement.

Sivadattasunil said: 9 years ago

Thank you all for your suggestions.

Suraj sahu said: 9 years ago

Thanks for posting this question.

Santosh nayak said: 1 decade ago

Why gypsum will sets the cement?

Don said: 8 years ago

When is gypsum added to cement?

Venkat said: 1 decade ago

Setting time of cement means?

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