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Why does cement production emit CO2?

April 26, 2017cement CO2 emit production

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Why does cement production emit CO2?

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Cement production naturally results in CO2 emissions: • 60% of emissions are due to the physical-chemical transformation of raw materials at high temperatures (decarbonation of limestone), • 40% are caused during the heating of the cement furnace to 1,500°C.