Portland Slag Cement CEM II/A–S 32.5 N

 Description

It is composite grey cement, which has the advantage of using in general construction purposes.

 Standard Specification

It is produced according to the Egyptian Standard Specification ES 4756 / 1-2007 & complies with the European Norms EN 197 / 1-2000.

 Physical and Mechanical Properties

Cement Standard Specifications Limits
Property	Tourah Cement	Standard Specification Limits
Finenss (Blain)	3851 cm2/gm	-
Setting Time (Initial) min	200	75
Expansion mm	1	10 max
Compressive Strength 2D	-	-
Compressive Strength 7D	25 N/mm2	16
Compressive Strength 28D	36.8 N/mm2	32.5 min

 Chemical Properties

Cement Standard Specifications Limits
Property	CEM | 42.5 N Type	CEM | 42.5 R Type
Loss on lgnition	2.16 %	5 %
Insoluble Residue	1.2 %	5 %
Sulphate (SO3)	2.2 %	4 %
Chloride Content (Cl)	0.074	0.1

 Practical Main Application

This cement is suitable for general construction purposes, as well as:
• General Concrete Works.
• Reinforced & Ordinary Concrete.
• Massive Concrete Works.
• Buildings, Tanks, Reservoirs & Culverts.
• Masonry Industry.
• Tiles, Pavements & Roads.

 Advantages

• Reduced Permeability Results for Better Concrete Works.
• Improved Compressive Strength.
• Improved Flexural Strength.
• Lower Susceptibility to Water Ingress.
• Improved Resistance to Sulfate Attack.
• Improved Resistance to Alkali-Silica Reaction.
• Improved Resistance to Chloride Penetration & Carbonation.
• Ideal for Mass Concrete Pours & Warm Climates.
• Slower Setting Time for Easier Workability & Finishing Works.

 Storing

• Cement bags should be stored in a dry place and kept away from a humid environment.
• Bags are stacked over wooden palettes.
• Cement bags should be covered in case of humid & rainy weathers.
• Don’t stuff more than 8 bags over each other.

 Validity

• 6 weeks from the packing date, provided that it’s properly stored as previously mentioned instructions.
• Cement should be re-tested before use after this period.