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Chemical Composition of Cement
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In cement, ratio of silica : Lime : alumina is approximately
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10 : 4 : 1
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4 : 10 : 1
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1 : 10 : 4
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1 : 4 : 10
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The correct option is
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4 : 10 : 1
Composition of ordinary cement -
Lime (62% - 67%)
Silica (17% - 25%)
Alumina (3% - 8%)
So, approximately - 4 : 10 : 1
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