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Manufacturing of Portland Cement - Materials and Process

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What are the basic components of Portland cement mentioned in the text?

C3S, C2S, C3SA, C4AF (correct)

C4S, C2S, C3SA, C4AF

C3S, C2S, C3A, C4F

C3S, C2A, C3SA, C4AF

What is the material exiting from a rotary kiln in a cement plant known as in the text?

Gypsum

Silicates

Aluminates

Clinkers (correct)

What are the primary components of clinkers mentioned in the text?

Hydraulic calcium sulfates, calcium aluminates and calcium ferrites

Hydraulic calcium silicates, calcium aluminates and calcium aluminoferrites (correct)

Hydraulic calcium silicates, calcium sulfates and calcium aluminoferrites

Hydraulic calcium carbonates, calcium aluminates and calcium sulfates

What is the purpose of adding gypsum during the manufacturing process of Portland cement?

To control the reaction of C3A within the cement Signup and view all the answers

What is one key difference between the wet and dry processes for manufacturing cement clinker?

Preparation of raw materials Signup and view all the answers

Why is frequent chemical analysis of materials important in cement manufacturing?

To ensure uniform quality Signup and view all the answers

Which type of grind will tend to set faster according to the text?

Finer grinds Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential compounds required in the raw materials for manufacturing cement?

Calcium, silica, alumina & iron compounds Signup and view all the answers

Why is grinding with gypsum important during the manufacturing process of cement?

To control the reaction of C3A within the cement Signup and view all the answers

What are the two processes for manufacturing cement clinker mentioned in the text?

Wet and dry processes Signup and view all the answers