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Four main oxides present in ordinary Portland cement are CaO, Al2O3, SiO2 and Fe2O3. Identify the correct ascending order of their proportions in a typical composition of OPC
A.
Al2O3, Fe2O3, CaO, SiO2
B.
Al2O3, CaO, Fe2O3, SiO2
C.
Fe2O3, Al2O3, SiO2, CaO
D.
Fe2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, CaO
Answer ( Option C)

Fe2O3, Al2O3, SiO2, CaO

Solution

Composition of Cement
S. No. Constituents Formula Range Average
1 Lime (CaO) 62 - 67% 63%
2 Silica (SiO2) 17 - 25% 20%
3 Alumina (Al2O3) 3 - 8% 6%
4 Calcium Sulphate (CaSO4) 3 - 4% 3%
5 Iron oxide (Fe2O3) 3 - 4% 3%
6 Magnesia (MgO) 1 - 2% 1%
7 Sulphur (S) 1 - 2% 1%
8 Alkalies (K2O, Na2O) 0.2 - 1% 1%

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