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Consider the following statements:
High Alumina Cement (HAC)
1. has high early compressive strength and high heat of hydration than OPC-43 grade
2. is not suitable to be used in cold regions
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A

1 alone

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2 alone

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 alone
High Alumina Cement (HAC) is very reactive and produces very high early strength. Therefore it can be used in cold regions.

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