Cement News tagged under: cement chemistry

Influencers of strength

Over the years several factors that influence the strength of cement have been determined. These...

Limestone specifications

When asked to review the suitability of limestone deposits for cement manufacture, Dr Michael Cl...

Producing boron cement

The creation of low-energy belite clinker is a specific area of research that aims to reduce CO ...

Belite size distribution

Belite size is affected by several factors ranging from raw materials, the length of the burning...

Fly ash and pozzolanas

The drive for alternative raw materials has put the spotlight on fly ash and pozzolanas. However...

Magnesia in clinker

Magnesia is often present in clinker as periclase, which is formed of free MgO. However, pericla...