Chapter 6, Problem 6.1QP

What ingredients are used for the production of portland cement?

To determine

What the ingredients that are used for the production of Portland cement.

Explanation of Solution

Portland cement:

It is a cement factory-made from clay and chalk which hardens under water and when hard resembles Portland stone in color.

The two basic raw ingredients are listed as follows:

• Calcareous material
• Argillaceous material

Calcareous material:

The calcareous material is a calcium oxide, such as chalk, oyster shells, or limestone.

Argillaceous material:

It is a mixture of alumina and silica that can be acquired from shale, clay, and blast furnace slag.