The main component of cement that is responsible for the initial setting is:

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Tricalcium aluminate (C₃A) reacts quickly with water and is responsible for the flash setting of cement. Gypsum is added to control the rate of this initial set. Tricalcium silicate (C₃S) provides early strength. Dicalcium silicate (C₂S) gives later strength. Tetracalcium aluminoferrite (C₄AF) contributes to color and hardness. Cement composition is abbreviated in cement chemistry notation.

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