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What is hydraulic cement vs non hydraulic cement?

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0 2022-07-29T07:32:17+00:00

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One material that is used in the construction of different types of structures is cement, be it multi-story, high rise, single-floor houses, or sidewalks and bridges. Both types of cement have their advantages and disadvantages. I will tell you about hydraulic cement vs non hydraulic cement differences here. 

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Difference between hydraulic and non hydraulic cement ?

Hydraulic Cement 

Non Hydraulic Cement 

This type is preferred for construction in contemporary times. 

This type is used less in contemporary times.

This type of cement is weaker in comparison  

This type of cement is stronger in comparison  

It is a mix of limestone, clay and gypsum which are burned together under extreme

temperatures.

It is a mix of alite, belite, celite, and brownmillerite which come together due to chemical reactions. 

Materials used to make this cement type are lime, gypsum plasters and oxychloride

Chemicals used to make this cement type are beta-tricalcium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate monohydrate

It starts to harden completely 

It takes longer to harden, even days in certain climatic conditions.

Hydraulic cement tends to harden while in contact with water, even underwater. 

Non Hydraulic cement tends to harden in dry conditions 

Depending on your use case, you can choose between either of the options. Few other types of cement are :

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

  • Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

  • Rapid Hardening Cement

  • Extra Rapid Hardening Cement

  • Low Heat Cement

  • Sulphates Resisting Cement

  • Quick Setting Cement

  • Blast Furnace Slag Cement

I hope my in depth explanation on hydraulic cement vs non hydraulic cement differences has helped you.

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