NDA 2025
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- General Science
NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Science
Which one of the following is NOT present in cement?
Which one of the following is NOT present in cement?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Portland cement is a complex mixture of silicates and aluminates of calcium.
The main constituents of Portland cement are:
Dicalcium silicate (2CaO \cdot SiO_2)
Tricalcium aluminate (3CaO \cdot Al_2O_3)
Tetracalcium silicate (4CaO \cdot SiO_2
The main constituents of Portland cement are:
Dicalcium silicate (2CaO \cdot SiO_2)
Tricalcium aluminate (3CaO \cdot Al_2O_3)
Tetracalcium silicate (4CaO \cdot SiO_2