Cement Product Classes and Their Applications

Cement is classified into various types based on its composition, strength, and application areas. Each type of cement has unique properties that make it suitable for specific construction and industrial needs. Below is a detailed classification of commonly sold cement products along with their primary applications and characteristics.

1. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

Applications:

• General construction projects
• Bridges, roads, and highways
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Industrial buildings

Property	OPC 42.5 Specification
Compressive Strength (28 days)	≥ 42.5 MPa
Initial Setting Time	≥ 60 minutes
Final Setting Time	≤ 600 minutes
Fineness (Blaine)	280-320 m²/kg
Standard Compliance	EN 197-1, ASTM C150

2. Sulfate-Resistant Cement (SRC)

Applications:

• Marine structures
• Sewage and wastewater treatment plants
• Foundations exposed to sulfate-rich environments

Property	SRC 42.5 Specification
Compressive Strength (28 days)	≥ 42.5 MPa
Sulfate Resistance	High
Chloride Content	≤ 0.10%
Water Absorption	Low
Standard Compliance	EN 197-1, ASTM C150

3. Pozzolanic Cement (PPC)

Applications:

• Large mass concrete structures (dams, bridges)
• Coastal and hydraulic constructions
• Eco-friendly and sustainable construction projects

Property	PPC 42.5 Specification
Compressive Strength (28 days)	≥ 42.5 MPa
Pozzolanic Content	High
Water Permeability	Low
Heat of Hydration	Low
Standard Compliance	EN 197-1, ASTM C595

4. White Cement

Applications:

• Architectural and decorative concrete
• Tile adhesives and grouting
• Precast concrete products
• High-end residential and commercial buildings

Property	White Cement Specification
Compressive Strength (28 days)	≥ 40.0 MPa
Whiteness Index	≥ 85%
Initial Setting Time	≥ 90 minutes
Chloride Content	≤ 0.10%
Standard Compliance	EN 197-1

5. Rapid Hardening Cement

Applications:

• Emergency repairs and quick-setting applications
• Prefabricated concrete production
• Road and bridge construction requiring fast strength gain

Property	Rapid Hardening Cement Specification
Compressive Strength (7 days)	≥ 42.5 MPa
Initial Setting Time	≤ 30 minutes
Final Setting Time	≤ 300 minutes
Early Strength Development	High
Standard Compliance	EN 197-1, ASTM C150

Conclusion

Each type of cement serves a specific purpose, ensuring durability, strength, and sustainability in construction projects. ATABAŞ is dedicated to supplying high-quality cement products tailored to different industry requirements, guaranteeing the best prices and timely delivery.

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