JEE Main · 2021 · 31 Aug 2021 · Shift 1 · p-Block Elements

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The major component/ingredient of Portland Cement is :
  1. (A)tricalcium silicate✓ Correct
  2. (B)dicalcium aluminate
  3. (C)dicalcium silicate
  4. (D)tricalcium aluminate

Answer: (A)

Solution

Portland cement is a mixture of calcium silicates and aluminates, in which tricalcium silicate makes up roughly half of the material, more than any other constituent. The major ingredient of Portland cement is tricalcium silicate.

JEE Main · 2021 · 31 Aug 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option

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