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The constituents of porland cement are

The constituents of porland cement are

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(a) CaCO₃+clay+sand
(b) CaCO₃+aluminium silicate
(c) CaCO₃+clay+SiO₂
(d) CaCO₃+gypsum+clay

Correct Answer:

CaCO₃+gypsum+clay

Explanation:

The essential constituents of portland cement are CaO, silica, alumina, magnesium oxide, and ferric oxide. The essential raw materials used are CaCO₃, gypsum and clay. CaCO₃ provides CaO and Clay provides silica as well as alumina and ferric oxide.

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