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Yes. Acids can dissolve all the constituents of Portland cement with the exception of hydrated silica, which forms a residue.

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Difference between ordinary Portland cement and puzzalona Portland cement?

OPC - Ordinary Portland cementOPC - Materials used - Argillaceous and calcareous materialsPPC - Portland Pozzolona CementPPC - OPC + Pozzolonoc materials(fly ash, volcanic ash, pumicite at the time of grinding).


Will muriatic acid dissolve cement?

Yes, muriatic acid can dissolve cement as it is a strong acid. However, it should be used with caution as it is highly corrosive and can be harmful to skin and eyes. It is important to follow safety guidelines and properly dilute the acid if using it for this purpose.


Write note on additives in portland cement?

Some of the additives used in portland cement are,GypsumCoal dustMagnesiaAlkaliesIron oxide


What liquid dissolves concrete the most?

Concrete is made up of three main ingredients - water, Portland cement, and aggregates. To dissolve it, you can use hydrofluoric acid which is quite dangerous to use, or products called Ascarlite or Cemix.


What is the different between ordinary Portland cement and Portland cement?

Ordinary Portland cement is the most common cement used in the world, made from stucco, concrete, mortar and other materials. Slag cement is usually mixed with Portland cement and is the substance leftover after metal has been smelted from raw ore.


What is an acid that is used for cleaning cement floors?

Hydrochloric acid is commonly used to clean cement floors due to its ability to dissolve mineral deposits and grime. However, it is caustic and must be handled with care, following safety guidelines and dilution instructions provided by the manufacturer.


What are the different types of cement?

Type-I - Ordinary portland cement used in general constructionType-II - Portland pozzolana cement , moderate heat of hydrationType- III - Rapid hardening cement used for quick setting worksType-IV - low heat cement, low heat of hydrationType-V - Sulphate resisting cement used in sewage linings,marine construction.


What chemical can weaken very hard cement fast?

One common chemical used to weaken very hard cement quickly is hydrochloric acid. It is highly corrosive and can dissolve the bonds in the cement, making it easier to remove or break apart. However, it should be used with caution as it can be hazardous to handle.


What is the difference between portland cement and type II cement?

The portland cement is used in general construction.The type-II cement is used in general concrete construction exposed to moderate sulphate action. i.e.,Concrete to be used in marine conditions.Concrete to be used in the construction of sewage treatment works.


How does Portland cement differ chemically from other cement?

I assume you are contrasting portland cement with fly ash to portland cement with powdered slag? (Fly ash is from coal furnaces, powdered slag is from oil-burning furnaces). Slag is very similar to portland cement, and can be used to cheaply replace up to 50% of portland cement in concrete. This is less expensive, and the slag makes the hardened concrete more resistant to de-icers. Fly ash is not similar to portland cement, but is also good to resist de-icers. But since fly ash is not similar to portland cement, only 20 to 30% of portland cement can be replaced by it. The main difference in chemistry are the amounts of oxygen-containing elements. (Called 'oxides'). For example, portland cement has 65% of C2O, Slag cement has 45%, and Fly ash contains 25% For SiO2 portland cement 20%, Slag cement 33%, and Fly ash 37% For Al2O3 portland cement 4%, Slag cement 10%, Fly ash 16%. There are other very minor differences in chemistry.


What are raw materials used in ordinary portland cement?

The raw materials needed to make ordinary portland cement are,Calcium oxidesilicon dioxideAluminium oxideIron oxideMagnesium oxideAlkaliessulphurtrioxide.


Will sulfuric acid dissolve gold?

No, sulfuric acid cannot dissolve gold. Aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, is typically used to dissolve gold.