Q884
Cement containing excess amount of lime
A.
Cracks during setting
B.
Becomes more strong
AnswerC.
Is slow setting
D.
Is quick setting
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In cement almost entire amount of lime is present in combined state as calcium silicates and calcium aluminates. Cement containing excess amount of lime cracks during setting while cement containing less amount of lime is weak in strength. Setting of cement is an exothermic process.