Different types of cement

Mastou Ready Mix, we understand that our ready mix concrete and cement products, are the most unique and versatile building materials.

Same type of cement may not be suitable for different locations and climatic conditions. Therefore various types of cement have been developed as per the actual requirements. The necessary changes have been achieved by different methods like :

(a)   Changing oxide composition

(b)   Changing fineness

(c)   Using additives or mineral mixtures like slag, fly-ash or silica fumes etc.

The various types of cements generally used in various locations are as given below:

1. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

2. Rapid Hardening Cement (RHC)

3. Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC)

4. Blast furnace slag cement

5. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

6. Air entraining cement

7. Quick Setting Cement

8. Expansive Cement

9. High alumina cement