Tricalciumalluminate It is about 5-11% (normally about 10.5 per cent) of cement. It rapidlyreacts with water and is responsible for flash set of finely grounded clinker. The rapidity ofaction is regulated by the addition of 2-3% of gypsum at the time of grinding cement. Tricalciumaluminate is responsible for the initial set, high heat of hydration and has greater tendency tovolume changes causing cracking. Raising the C3A content reduces the setting time, weakens resistance to sulphate attack and lowers the ultimate strength, heat of hydration and contractionduring air hardening. The heat of hydration of 865 J/g. - Study24x7
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Tricalciumalluminate It is about 5-11% (normally about 10.5 per cent) of cement. It rapidlyreacts with water and is responsible for flash set of finely grounded clinker. The rapidity ofaction is regulated by the addition of 2-3% of gypsum at the time of grinding cement. Tricalciu...

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