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Among the following components of cement which is present in highest amount?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)AIIMSAIIMS 2007
Options:
  • A \(\mathrm{Ca}_2 \mathrm{SiO}_4\)
  • B \(\mathrm{Ca}_3 \mathrm{SiO}_5\)
  • C \(\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\)
  • D \(\mathrm{Ca}_3 \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_6\).
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The correct answer is: \(\mathrm{Ca}_3 \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_6\).
Tricalcium aluminate \(3 \mathrm{CaO} \cdot \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) - Calcium aluminate cements are hydraulic cements made primarily from limestone and bauxite. They are well adapted for use in refractory (high temperature resistant) concretes. e.g. furnace linings.

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