Basic
constituents of Hydraulic Cement: Lime CaO, Silica SiO2, Alumina Al2O3,
Iron Oxide Fe2O3
- The various proportions of these oxide compositions are mainly responsible for influencing the various properties of cement. For example an increase in Lime content beyond a certain value makes it difficult to combine completely with other compounds because, free lime or surplus lime will exists in the clinker and result in an unsound cement.