Among the following components of cement which is present in highest amount?
Among the following components of cement which is present in highest amount?
\(\mathrm{Ca}_2 \mathrm{SiO}_4\)
\(\mathrm{Ca}_3 \mathrm{SiO}_5\)
\(\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\)
\(\mathrm{Ca}_3 \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_6\).
Solution
Tricalcium aluminate \(3 \mathrm{CaO} \cdot \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) - Calcium aluminate cements are hydraulic cements made primarily from limestone and bauxite. They are well adapted for use in refractory (high temperature resistant) concretes. e.g. furnace linings.