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Why is Gypsum added with Clinker in the production of cement?

April 26, 2017added cement clinker gypsum production

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Why is Gypsum added with Clinker in the production of cement?

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Gypsum is added to the cement production process mainly for the purpose of regulating its setting time. It prevents flash setting and makes the concrete workable for hours. In addition, it also influences other cement properties like grindability, sensitivity to storage, volume stability and development of strength.