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This refers to rigidity of the cement paste which can occur within 5-10 minutes of mixing with water and is referred to as irreversible rigidity. This is caused by the formation of aluminate hydrate due to high content of C3A and / or a small amount of easily soluble calcium sulphate. Cement produced with this behavior is unsuitable to use.
