Cement
Quality parameters
Test physical properties43 gradeBis 8112 v 1989
Fineness
Setting surface m2 / kg
290.0
225.0
Soundness
Lechatlier method (mm)
Auto clave (%)
0.5-1.0
0.1% (maximum)
Not more than 10
Not more than 0.8
Setting time
Initial minutes
Final minutes
120-140
160-180
Not less than 30
Not more than 600
Compressive strength mpa
3 days
7 days
28 days
25.0
45.0
58.0
Chemical requirements
Loss of ignition
Insoluble residue
Magnesium oxide
Lime saturation factor
Sulphuric anhydride
Alkalies
Carbonless paper
Cb, coated back paper
Cfb, coated front & back paper
Cf, coated front paper
Sc, sensiticed paper / self contained paper
Sc.Cb, self contained paper and coated back paper