Belite: effects of cooling rate
Belite properties show that the mineral has significant benefits in terms of producing cements with a reduced carbon footprint. Arthur Harrisson takes a closer look at belite and the effects of the cooling rate on the performance of high belite cements. By Arthur Harrison, UK
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Figure 1: Insley Type I belite (© A Harrisson)