Consider the following statements : The addition of CaCl2 in concrete results in
1. increased shrinkage
2. decreased setting time
3. decreased shrinkage
4. increased setting time
Which of the above statements is are/correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 and 3
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C
3 and 4
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D
1 and 2
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Solution
The correct option is D 1 and 2 Cacl2 acts as a accelerator. Therefore, it decreases setting time and increase the shrinkage. So, option (d) is correct.