The constituents of porland cement are

Options

(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.