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Portland cement does not contain:

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Ca3Al2O6
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Ca2SiO3
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Ca2SiO4
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Ca3(PO4)2
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Solution

The correct option is A Ca3(PO4)2
The composition of portland cement is 62% calcium oxide, 22% silica, 7.5% alumina, 2.5% magnesia and 2.5% ferric oxide. Calcium oxide is present in the form of calcium silicates and calcium aluminates. Portland cement does not contain calcium phosphate.

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