Question

Among the following components of cement which is present in highest amount?

• A. $Ca _{2} SiO _{4}$
• B. $Ca _{3} SiO _{5}$
• C. $Al _{2} O _{3}$
• D. $Ca _{3} Al _{2} O _{6}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Ca _{3} SiO _{5}$

Answer 2

Tricalcium aluminate $3 CaO.Al _{2} O _{3}-$ Calcium aluminate cements are hydraulic cements made primarily from limestone and bauxite. They are well adapted for use in refractory (high temperature resistant) concretes. e. g. furnace linings.