Introduction
Cement is defined as a material with adhesive and cohesive properties which make it capable of bonding mineral fragments (like stones, gravel, sand, etc.) into a compact whole.
Cement is a fine gray powder, which has the property of setting to a hard solid structure on addition of water in several hours with varying degrees of strength and bonding properties.
Important aspects of cement
| S. No | Aspects | Cement |
| 1 | Colour | Greenish grey. |
| 2 | Slaking | Does not slake when wetted with water. |
| 3 | Setting | Sets rapidly when mixed with water. |
| 4 | Strength | Artificial cement possesses more strength. |
| 5 | Suitability | Can be used for important and heavy engineering structures. |
| Read More Topics |
| Manufacture of common refractories |
| Properties of refractories |
| Describe the manufacture of Portland cement |
