Question

Quick setting cement is produced by adding: -

• A. less amount of gypsum in powder form
• B. more amount of gypsum in powder form
• C. aluminium sulphate in powder form
• D. pozzolana in powder form

Answer 1

The correct option is C aluminium sulphate in powder form

• Quick setting cement is produced by adding aluminium sulphate in powder form.
• Quick setting cement is manufactured by reducing the gypsum content to get the quick setting property.
• It is used when concrete is to be laid under water or in running water.