Cement is a mixture of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Cement is a mixture of:
A. Calcium carbonate only
B. Sodium chloride and silica
C. Calcium silicates and aluminates
D. Magnesium oxide and clay
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Portland cement is primarily composed of tricalcium silicate (3CaO·SiO₂), dicalcium silicate (2CaO·SiO₂), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO·Al₂O₃), and tetracalcium aluminoferrite. These compounds are formed by heating limestone and clay at high temperatures and then grinding with gypsum.

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