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1) Ordinary Portland cement typically contains 60-67% calcium oxide, 19-23% silicon dioxide, 3-6% aluminum oxide, and other minor components. 2) The main compounds in OPC are tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminoferrite. 3) The differences between OPC, PPC, and PC are that PPC contains a pozzolanic material like fly ash that reacts with calcium hydroxide to increase strength, while PC contains blast furnace slag and gypsum in addition to clinker.

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SubhaGhosh

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