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Materials & Specificationsaka: Portland cementaka: hydraulic cement

Cement

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The powdery binding ingredient mixed with water and aggregate to make concrete.

Definition

Cement is a finely ground mineral powder that, when mixed with water, undergoes a chemical reaction (hydration) to form a hard binder. Portland cement is the most common type used in construction to make concrete, mortar, and grout. Cement is not the same as concrete; concrete is made by combining cement with aggregates and water.

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