Tricalcium silicate It is supposed to be the best cementing material and is well burnt cement.It is about 25-50% (normally about 40 per cent) of cement. It renders the clinker easier to grind,increases resistance to freezing and thawing, hydrates rapidly generating high heat and developsan early hardness and strength. However, raising of C3S content beyond the specified limitsincreases the heat of hydration and solubility of cement in water. The hydrolysis of C3S is mainly responsible for 7 day strength and hardness. The rate of hydrolysis of C3S and the character of gel developed are the main causes of the hardness and early strength of cement paste. The heat of hydration is 500 J/g. - Study24x7
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Tricalcium silicate It is supposed to be the best cementing material and is well burnt cement.It is about 25-50% (normally about 40 per cent) of cement. It renders the clinker easier to grind,increases resistance to freezing and thawing, hydrates rapidly generating high heat and ...

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