Cement

OPC 43 is an ordinary portland cement with minimum 28 days strength of 430 KgCM2 as per BIS IS:8112. It is the most commonly used cement in all constructions including plain and reinforced cement concrete, brick and stone masonry etc. Check out the important things you need to know before you buy OPC 43.
Features of 43 Grade OPC:
● OPC 43 has high strength
● It has moderate sulphate resisting properties
Applications:
● 43 grade OPC is used in construction works like plain and reinforced cement concrete works, brick and stone masonry, plastering and flooring.
● It is used in the manufacturing of concrete pipes, blocks, tiles and poles.
OPC 53 cement is higher in strength to meet the requirements of the consumer for higher strength concrete. 53 is created by inter­grinding of high­grade clinker and good quality gypsum in predetermined proportions. Low percentages of alkalies, magnesia, free lime, and chlorides in OPC 53 grade cement help produce durable concrete. The features and applications of OPC 53 you must know.
Features of 53 OPC:
● Higher strength than 53 grade is achieved through further improvement in the raw meal chemical composition.
● 53 has lower level of chloride concentration
Applications:
● High­rise buildings, residential, commercial & industrial complexes
● Roads, runways, bridges and flyovers.
Portland Pozzolana Cement or PPC cement is made using pozzolanic materials as one of the major elements. Pozzolanic materials include volcanic ash, shales and some types of clays, in India, PPC contains up to 35% fly ash. Wondering the features and applications of the cement? Here is what you must know.