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History and Development of Portland Cement – Portland cement developed from natural cements made in Britain in the 18th century – Named after Portland stone, a building stone quarried in Dorset, England – John Smeaton experimented with different limestones and additives for construction – Roman cement was popular but replaced by portland cement in the 1850s – James Frost and Edgar Dobbs made advancements in cement production Composition and Manufacturing of Portland Cement – Portland cement is a hydraulic cement that hardens and forms a water-resistant product – Consists of hydraulic calcium silicates, calcium sulfate, and other compounds – Clinkers make up over 90% of the cement, along with minor constituents – High temperatures cause chemical reactions to form key components of portland cement – Calcium oxide and belite combine to form alite – Portland cement clinker is made by heating a mixture of raw materials in a cement kiln – Fusion temperature of about 1,450°C is required to sinter the materials into clinker – Alite, belite, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium alumino ferrite are the main components of clinker – Aluminium, iron, and magnesium oxides act as a flux and contribute little to strength – Limestone and clay are the primary raw materials used in clinker-making Types and Uses of Portland Cement – Ordinary portland cement (OPC) is the most common type of portland cement – White portland cement is also available – OPC is grey and named after its resemblance to portland stone – Different types of portland cement have specific characteristics and uses – Various standards regulate the composition and properties of portland cement – Portland cement is a basic ingredient in concrete, mortar, stucco, and grout – It is widely used in construction due to its low cost and availability – Concrete, made with portland cement, is a composite material consisting of aggregate, cement, and water – It provides strength, durability, and versatility to various construction projects – Portland cement is essential for the development of modern infrastructure. Cement Grinding, Setting, and Hardening – A 10 MW cement mill produces cement at 270 tonnes per hour – Calcium sulfate (usually gypsum or anhydrite) is added to the clinker to achieve desired setting qualities – The grinding process in a cement mill produces a powder with a broad particle size range – The specific surface area is used to measure the fineness of the cement – Cement is stored in silos for one to 20 weeks of production – Cement sets through a complex series of chemical reactions – The interlocking of crystals gives cement its strength – Carbon dioxide is absorbed to convert portlandite into calcium carbonate – Warm water immersion speeds up the setting process – Gypsum is added to prevent quick setting Environmental Impact and Innovation in Cement Manufacturing – Wet cement is caustic and can cause skin burns – Cement dust can cause severe eye or respiratory irritation – Chromium(VI) levels are regulated in some countries – Cement production has environmental impacts like dust emissions and CO2 release – Research is ongoing for suitable replacements for Portland cement – Decarbonation of limestone and kiln fuel combustion are major sources of CO2 emissions in cement manufacturing – Cement kilns can be used for waste disposal or processing – Concrete emits less CO2 compared to other modern building systems – Innovation focuses on reducing CO2 emissions and adopting more efficient processes – Worker exposure to dust and particulates is a concern in cement manufacturing – Cement kilns efficiently destroy hazardous organic compounds in waste streams – The use of supplementary cementitious materials can contribute to a more sustainable cement industry.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_cement

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