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What is the purpose of gypsum in cement?

April 26, 2017cement gypsum purpose

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What is the purpose of gypsum in cement?

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The rate at which hardening of the cement develops must be controlled within limits to make the cement a useful product in construction. Gypsum plays a very important role in controlling this effect. Small percentages of gypsum are added to the clinkers at the grounding stage.