5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of cement in construction?
To bind sand and gravel together
Which type of cement sets and becomes adhesive through a chemical reaction with water?
Portland cement
What was the chemical process for hydraulic cement found by ancient Romans?
Reaction between volcanic ash and water
Why is hydraulic cement durable in water and safe from chemical attack?
It forms water-soluble mineral hydrates
How does non-hydraulic cement set?
By drying and reacting with carbon dioxide in the air
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