Gypsum is added to Portland cement to:

fasten the process of setting

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slow down the process of setting

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improve the colour of the cement

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increase the melting point of cement

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The correct option is B slow down the process of setting
Gypsum slows down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.

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Q. Gypsum is added in the manufacture of Portland Cement:

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Q. Quantity of Gypsum in ordinary Portland cement is:

By adding gypsum to cement
(a) setting time of cement becomes less
(b) setting time of cement increases
(c) colour of cement becomes light
(d) shining surface is obtained

Q. Portland cement is made from lime, silica, alumina, iron oxide and gypsum.

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Gypsum is added to Portland cement to:

The correct option is B slow down the process of settingGypsum slows down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.

The correct option is B slow down the process of setting
Gypsum slows down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.