Table 2 Typical composition and properties of Class G cements.
Oxide | [wt.%] | Phase | [wt.%] |
|---|---|---|---|
\({\hbox {SiO}}_2\) | 21.7 | C3S | 66 |
CaO | 62.9 | C2S | 18 |
\({\hbox {Al}}_2 {\hbox {O}}_3\) | 3.2 | C3A | 7 |
\({\hbox {Fe}}_2 {\hbox {O}}_3\) | 3.7 | C4AF | 9 |
MgO | 4.3 | ||
\({\hbox {SO}}_3\) | 2.2 | ||
\({\hbox {Na}}_2 \hbox {O}\) | 0.54 | ||
Loss on ignition | 0.74 | ||
Insoluble residue | 0.14 |
