Designation: C 150 – 05

Standard Specification for

Portland Cement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 150; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope C 109/C 109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of

1.1 This specification covers eight types of portland cement, Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
as follows (see Note 2): Specimens)
1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified C 114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
for any other type are not required. Cement
1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as C 115 Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the
Type I, where air-entrainment is desired. Turbidimeter
1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when mod- C 151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic
erate sulfate resistance or moderate heat of hydration is Cement
desired. C 183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of
1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Hydraulic Cement
Type II, where air-entrainment is desired. C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
1.1.5 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired. Mortar
1.1.6 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as C 186 Test Method for Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic
Type III, where air-entrainment is desired. Cement
1.1.7 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is C 191 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Ce-
desired. ment by Vicat Needle
1.1.8 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is C 204 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
desired. Air Permeability Apparatus
C 219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
NOTE 1—Some cements are designated with a combined type classifi- C 226 Specification for Air-Entraining Additions for Use in
cation, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the require-
the Manufacture of Air-Entraining Hydraulic Cement
ments of the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when
either type is desired. C 266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Ce-
ment Paste by Gillmore Needles
1.2 When both SI and inch-pound units are present, the SI C 451 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Ce-
units are the standard. The inch-pound units are approxima- ment (Paste Method)
tions listed for information only. C 452 Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes C 465 Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements
as requirements of the standard. C 563 Test Method for Optimum SO3 in Hydraulic Cement
2. Referenced Documents Using 24-h Compressive Strength
C 1038 Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 Mortar Bars Stored in Water
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on
Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.10 on Hydraulic
3. Terminology
Cements for General Concrete Construction. 3.1 Definitions—See Terminology C 219.
Current edition approved July 15, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally
approved in 1940. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C 150 – 04ae1.
2
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4. Ordering Information 6. Chemical Composition
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include 6.1 Portland cement of each of the eight types shown in
the following: Section 1 shall conform to the respective standard chemical
4.1.1 This specification number and date, requirements prescribed in Table 1. In addition, optional
4.1.2 Type or types allowable. If no type is specified, Type chemical requirements are shown in Table 2.
I shall be supplied,
4.1.3 Any optional chemical requirements from Table 2, if 7. Physical Properties
desired, and 7.1 Portland cement of each of the eight types shown in
4.1.4 Any optional physical requirements from Table 4, if Section 1 shall conform to the respective standard physical
desired. requirements prescribed in Table 3. In addition, optional
NOTE 2—Cement conforming to the requirements for all types are not physical requirements are shown in Table 4.
carried in stock in some areas. In advance of specifying the use of cement
other than Type I, determine whether the proposed type of cement is, or 8. Sampling
can be made, available. 8.1 When the purchaser desires that the cement be sampled
and tested to verify compliance with this specification, perform
5. Additions
sampling and testing in accordance with Practice C 183.
5.1 The cement covered by this specification shall contain 8.2 Practice C 183 is not designed for manufacturing quality
no addition except as follows: control and is not required for manufacturer’s certification.
5.1.1 Water or calcium sulfate, or both, if added, shall be in
amounts such that the limits shown in Table 1 for sulfur 9. Test Methods
trioxide and loss-on-ignition are not exceeded.
9.1 Determine the applicable properties enumerated in this
5.1.2 Processing additions used in the manufacture of the
specification in accordance with the following test methods:
cement shall have been shown to meet the requirements of
9.1.1 Air Content of Mortar—Test Method C 185.
Specification C 465 in the amounts used or greater.
9.1.2 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods C 114.
5.1.3 Up to 5.0 % limestone by mass is permitted in
9.1.3 Strength—Test Method C 109/C 109M.
amounts such that the chemical and physical requirements of
9.1.4 False Set—Test Method C 451.
this standard are met (See Note 3). The limestone shall be
9.1.5 Fineness by Air Permeability—Test Method C 204.
naturally occurring, consisting of at least 70 % by mass of one
9.1.6 Fineness by Turbidimeter—Test Method C 115.
or more of the mineral forms of calcium carbonate.
9.1.7 Heat of Hydration—Test Method C 186.
NOTE 3—The standard permits up to 5 % by mass of the final cement 9.1.8 Autoclave Expansion—Test Method C 151.
product to be naturally occurring, finely ground limestone, but does not 9.1.9 Time of Setting by Gillmore Needles—Test Method
require that limestone be added to the cement. Cement without ground C 266.
limestone can be specified in the contract or order.
9.1.10 Time of Setting by Vicat Needles—Test Method
5.1.4 Air-entraining portland cement shall contain an inter- C 191.
ground addition conforming to the requirements of Specifica- 9.1.11 Sulfate Resistance—Test Method C 452 (sulfate ex-
tion C 226. pansion).

TABLE 1 Standard Composition Requirements

Applicable Test I and II and III and
Cement TypeA IV V
Method IA IIA IIIA
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), max, % C 114 ... 6.0 ... ... ...
Ferric oxide (Fe2O3), max, % C 114 ... 6.0B,C ... 6.5 ...
Magnesium oxide (MgO), max, % C 114 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Sulfur trioxide (SO3),D max, % C 114
When (C3A)E is 8 % or less 3.0 3.0 3.5 2.3 2.3
When (C3A)E is more than 8 % 3.5 F
4.5 F F

Loss on ignition, max, % C 114 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0

Insoluble residue, max, % C 114 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
Tricalcium silicate (C3S)E, max, % See Annex A1 ... ... ... 35B ...
Dicalcium silicate (C2S)E, min, % See Annex A1 ... ... ... 40B ...
Tricalcium aluminate (C3A)E, max, % See Annex A1 ... 8 15 7B 5C
Tetracalcium aluminoferrite plus twice the tricalcium aluminate (C4AF + 2(C3A)),
or solid solution (C4AF + C2F), as applicable, max, % See Annex A1 ... ... ... ... 25C
A
See Note 2.
B
Does not apply when the heat of hydration limit in Table 4 is specified.
C
Does not apply when the sulfate resistance limit in Table 4 is specified.
D
There are cases where optimum SO3(using Test Method C 563) for a particular cement is close to or in excess of the limit in this specification. In such cases where
properties of a cement can be improved by exceeding the SO3 limits stated in this table, it is permissible to exceed the values in the table, provided it has been
demonstrated by Test Method C 1038 that the cement with the increased SO3 will not develop expansion in water exceeding 0.020 % at 14 days. When the manufacturer
supplies cement under this provision, he shall, upon request, supply supporting data to the purchaser.
E
See Annex A1 for calculation.
F
Not applicable.

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TABLE 2 Optional Composition RequirementsA
Applicable I and II and III and
Cement Type IV V Remarks
Test Method IA IIA IIIA
B
Tricalcium aluminate (C3A) , max, % See Annex ... ... 8 ... ... for moderate sulfate resistance
A1
Tricalcium aluminate (C3A)B, max, % See Annex ... ... 5 ... ... for high sulfate resistance
A1
Sum of tricalcium silicate and tricalcium See Annex ... 58C ... ... ... for moderate heat of hydration
aluminate (C3S + C3A), max, % A1
Equivalent alkalies (Na2O + 0.658K2O), max, % C 114 0.60D 0.60D 0.60D 0.60D 0.60D low-alkali cement
A
These optional requirements apply only when specifically requested. Verify availability before ordering. See Note 2 in Section 4.
B
See Annex A1 for calculation.
C
The optional limit for heat of hydration in Table 4 shall not be requested when this optional limit is requested.
D
Specify this limit when the cement is to be used in concrete with aggregates that are potentially reactive and no other provisions have been made to protect the concrete
from deleteriously reactive aggregates. Refer to Specification C 33 for information on potential reactivity of aggregates.

TABLE 3 Standard Physical Requirements

Applicable
Cement TypeA Test I IA II IIA III IIIA IV V
Method
Air content of mortar,B volume %: C 185
max 12 22 12 22 12 22 12 12
min ... 16 ... 16 ... 16 ... ...
Fineness,C specific surface, m2/kg (alternative methods):
Turbidimeter test, min C 115 160 160 160 160 ... ... 160 160
Air permeability test, min C 204 280 280 280 280 ... ... 280 280
Autoclave expansion, max, % C 151 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Strength, not less than the values shown for the ages
indicated as follows:D
Compressive strength, MPa (psi): C 109/
C 109M
1 day ... ... ... ... 12.0 10.0 ... ...
(1740) (1450)
3 days 12.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 24.0 19.0 ... 8.0
(1740) (1450) (1450) (1160) (3480) (2760) (1160)
7.0E 6.0E
(1020)E (870)E
7 days 19.0 16.0 17.0 14.0 ... ... 7.0 15.0
(2760) (2320) (2470) (2030) (1020) (2180)
12.0E 9.0E
(1740)E (1310)E
28 days ... ... ... ... ... ... 17.0 21.0
(2470) (3050)
F
Time of setting; Vicat test: C 191
Time of setting, min, not less than 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
Time of setting, min, not more than 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
A
See Note 2.
B
Compliance with the requirements of this specification does not necessarily ensure that the desired air content will be obtained in concrete.
C
The testing laboratory shall select the fineness method to be used. However, when the sample fails to meet the requirements of the air-permeability test, the
turbidimeter test shall be used, and the requirements in this table for the turbidimetric method shall govern.
D
The strength at any specified test age shall be not less than that attained at any previous specified test age.
E
When the optional heat of hydration or the chemical limit on the sum of the tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate is specified.
F
The time of setting is that described as initial setting time in Test Method C 191.

9.1.12 Calcium Sulfate (expansion of) Mortar—Test more than 3 months after completion of tests and reject the
Method C 1038. cement if it fails to conform to any of the requirements of this
9.1.13 Optimum SO3—Test Method C 563. specification. Cement so rejected shall be the responsibility of
the owner of record at the time of resampling for retest.
10. Inspection 11.3 Packages shall identify the mass contained as net
10.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as agreed upon weight. At the option of the purchaser, packages more than 2 %
between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase below the mass marked thereon shall be rejected and if the
contract. average mass of packages in any shipment, as shown by
determining the mass of 50 packages selected at random, is less
11. Rejection than that marked on the packages, the entire shipment shall be
11.1 The cement shall be rejected if it fails to meet any of rejected.
the requirements of this specification.
11.2 At the option of the purchaser, retest, before using, 12. Manufacturer’s Statement
cement remaining in bulk storage for more than 6 months or 12.1 At the request of the purchaser, the manufacturer shall
cement in bags in local storage in the custody of a vendor for state in writing the nature, amount, and identity of any

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TABLE 4 Optional Physical RequirementsA
Cement Type Applicable I IA II IIA III IIIA IV V
Test Method
False set, final penetration, min, % C 451 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Heat of hydration: C 186
7 days, max, kJ/kg (cal/g) ... ... 290 (70)B 290 (70)B ... ... 250 (60)C ...
28 days, max, kJ/kg (cal/g) ... ... ... ... ... ... 290 (70)C ...
Strength, not less than the values shown:
Compressive strength, MPa (psi) C 109/
C 109M
28 days 28.0 22.0 28.0 22.0 ... ... ... ...
(4060) (3190) (4060) (3190)
22.0B 18.0B
(3190)B (2610)B
Sulfate resistance,D 14 days, max, % expansion C 452 ... ... ...E ...E ... ... ... 0.040
Gillmore test: C 266
Initial set, min, not less than 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Final set, min, not more than 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
A
These optional requirements apply only when specifically requested. Verify availability before ordering. See Note 2 in Section 4.
B
The optional limit for the sum of the tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate in Table 2 shall not be requested when this optional limit is requested. These strength
requirements apply when either heat of hydration or the sum of tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate requirements are requested.
C
When the heat of hydration limit is specified, it shall be instead of the limits of C3S, C2S, C3A, SiO2, and Fe2O3 listed in Table 1.
D
When the sulfate resistance is specified, it shall be instead of the limits of C3A, C4AF + 2 C3A, SiO2, and Fe2O3 listed in Table 1.
E
Cement meeting the high sulfate resistance limit for Type V is deemed to meet the moderate sulfate resistance requirement of Type II.

air-entraining addition and of any processing addition used, NOTE 5—With the change to SI units, it is desirable to establish a
and also, if requested, shall supply test data showing compli- standard SI package for portland cements. To that end 42 kg (92.6 lb)
ance of such air-entraining addition with Specification C 226 provides a convenient, even-numbered mass reasonably similar to the
and of such processing addition with Specification C 465. traditional 94-lb (42.6-kg) package.
12.2 When limestone is used, the manufacturer shall state in
14. Storage
writing the amount thereof and, if requested by the purchaser,
shall supply comparative test data on chemical and physical 14.1 The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to
properties of the cement with and without the limestone (See permit easy access for proper inspection and identification of
Note 4). The comparative tests do not supersede the normal each shipment, and in a suitable weather-tight building that
testing to confirm that the cement meets chemical and physical will protect the cement from dampness and minimize ware-
requirements of this standard. The amount of limestone in house set.
cement shall be determined in accordance with Annex A2.
NOTE 4—Comparative test data may be from qualification tests per- 15. Manufacturer’s Certification
formed by the manufacturer during formulation of the cement with
15.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
limestone.
a manufacturer’s report shall be furnished at the time of
13. Packaging and Package Marking shipment stating the results of tests made on samples of the
13.1 When the cement is delivered in packages, the words material taken during production or transfer and certifying that
“Portland Cement,” the type of cement, the name and brand of the cement conforms to applicable requirements of this speci-
the manufacturer, and the mass of the cement contained therein fication.
shall be plainly marked on each package. When the cement is
NOTE 6—Guidance on preparing the manufacturer’s report is provided
an air-entraining type, the words “air-entraining” shall be in Appendix X1.
plainly marked on each package. Similar information shall be
provided in the shipping documents accompanying the ship- 16. Keywords
ment of packaged or bulk cement. All packages shall be in
good condition at the time of inspection. 16.1 hydraulic cement; portland cement; specification

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. CALCULATION OF POTENTIAL CEMENT PHASE COMPOSITION

A1.1 All values calculated as described in this annex shall Dicalcium silicate ~C2S! 5 ~2.867 3 % SiO2! 2 ~0.7544 3 % C3S!
be rounded according to Practice E 29. When evaluating (A1.2)
conformance to a specification, round values to the same
number of places as the corresponding table entry before Tricalcium aluminate ~C3A! 5 ~2.650 3 % Al2O3! 2
making comparisons. The expressing of chemical limitations ~1.692 3 % Fe2O3! (A1.3)
by means of calculated assumed phases does not necessarily Tetracalcium aluminoferrite ~C4AF! 5 3.043 3 % Fe2O3
mean that the oxides are actually or entirely present as such (A1.4)
phases. Unless limestone is used in the cement, the carbon dioxide
content shall be considered to be equal to zero when calculat-
A1.2 When expressing phases, C = CaO, S = SiO2, ing potential tricalcium silicate. In the absence of information
A = Al2O3, F = Fe2O3. For example, C3A = 3CaO·Al2O3. Ti- on the limestone content of the cement sample, results shall
tanium dioxide and phosphorus pentoxide (TiO2 and P2O5) note that no correction has been made for possible use of
shall not be included with the Al2O3 content. See Note A1.1. limestone.
A1.3.1 When the alumina-ferric oxide ratio is less than 0.64,
NOTE A1.1—When comparing oxide analyses and calculated phases
a calcium aluminoferrite solid solution (expressed as
from different sources or from different historic times, be aware that they
may not have been reported on exactly the same basis. Chemical data ss(C4AF + C2F)) is formed. No tricalcium aluminate will be
obtained by Reference and Alternate Test Methods of Test Methods C 114 present in cements of this composition. Dicalcium silicate shall
(wet chemistry) may include titania and phosphorus as alumina unless be calculated as in Eq A1.2. Contents of this solid solution and
proper correction has been made (see Test Methods C 114), while data of tricalcium silicate shall be calculated by the following
obtained by rapid instrumental methods usually do not. This can result in formulas:
small differences in the calculated phases. Such differences are usually
within the precision of the analytical methods, even when the methods are ss ~C4AF 1 C2F! 5 ~2.100 3 % Al2O3! 1 ~1.702 3 % Fe2O3!
properly qualified under the requirements of Test Methods C 114. (A1.5)

A1.3 When the ratio of percentages of aluminum oxide to Tricalcium silicate ~C3S! 5 ~4.071 3 % CaO! 2 ~7.600 3 % SiO2! 2
ferric oxide is 0.64 or more, the percentages of tricalcium ~4.479 3 % Al2O3! 2 ~2.859 3 % Fe2O3! 2
silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracal- ~2.852 3 % SO3! 2 ~5.188 3 % CO2!
(A1.6)
cium aluminoferrite shall be calculated from the chemical
analysis as follows: Unless limestone is used in the cement, the carbon dioxide
Tricalcium silicate ~C3S! 5 ~4.071 3 % CaO! 2 ~7.600 3 % SiO2! 2
content shall be considered to be equal to zero when calculat-
~6.718 3 % Al2O3! 2 ~1.430 3 % Fe2O3! 2 ing potential tricalcium silicate. In the absence of information
~2.852 3 % SO3! 2 ~5.188 3 % CO2! on the limestone content of the cement sample, results shall
(A1.1) note that no correction has been made for possible use of
limestone.

A2. LIMESTONE CONTENT OF PORTLAND CEMENT

A2.1 When limestone is used, the limestone content in NOTE A2.1—For example:
portland cement shall be derived from the determination of Where the determined CO2 content in the finished cement = 1.5 % and
CO2 in the finished cement. Analysis of CO2 shall be based on the CO2 content of the limestone = 43 % (CaCO3 in limestone = 98 %)
Then:
methods described in Test Methods C 114. The percent lime-
stone in the cement is calculated from the CO2 analysis based 1.5
on the CO2 content of the limestone used. 43 3 100 5 3.5 % limestone content in cement

The manufacturer shall include the CO2 content and calcu- A2.2 This specification requires that the limestone to be
lated limestone content of the cement on the Mill Test Report. used must contain a minimum of 70 % CaCO3. The manufac-
The limestone content of the cement is calculated as follows: turer shall include the CaCO3 content of the limestone on the
% CO2 in the cement manufacturer’s report. Calculate the CaCO3 content of the
% CO2 in the limestone 3 100 5 % limestone in cement limestone as follows: % CaCO3 = 2.274 3 % CO2.

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NOTE A2.2—For verification of limestone content of cement, the example, due to carbonation. This baseline CO2 content is
purchaser must analyze for CO2 content and make a correction for the included as part of any calculated limestone content.
content of CaCO3 in the limestone in order for the data to be comparable
to the manufacturer’s report.

A2.3 Portland cements that do not contain limestone can

contain baseline levels of CO2 inherent in manufacture, for

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION (MILL TEST REPORT)

X1.1 To provide uniformity for reporting the results of tests X1.4 The sample Mill Test Report has been developed to
performed on cements under this specification, as required by reflect the chemical and physical requirements of this specifi-
Section 15 of Specification C 150 entitled “Manufacturer’s cation and recommends reporting all analyses and tests nor-
Certification,” an example Mill Test Report is shown in Fig. mally performed on cements meeting Specification C 150.
X1.1. Purchaser reporting requirements should govern if different
from normal reporting by the manufacturer or from those
X1.2 The identity information given should unambiguously recommended here.
identify the cement production represented by the Mill Test
X1.5 Cements may be shipped prior to later-age test data
Report and may vary depending upon the manufacturer’s
being available. In such cases, the test value may be left blank.
designation and purchaser’s requirements.
Alternatively, the manufacturer can generally provide esti-
mates based on historical production data. The report should
X1.3 The Manufacturer’s Certification statement may vary indicate if such estimates are provided.
depending upon the manufacturer’s procurement order, or legal
requirements, but should certify that the cement shipped is X1.6 In reporting limits from the tables in Specification
represented by the certificate and that the cement conforms to C 150 on the Mill Test Report, only those limits specifically
applicable requirements of the specification at the time it was applicable should be listed. In some cases, Specification C 150
tested (or retested) or shipped. table limits are superceded by other provisions.

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ABC Portland Cement Company
Qualitytown, N.J.

Plant Example Cement Type II Date March 9, 1998

Production Period March 2, 1998 – March 8, 1998

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
ASTM C 150 Tables 1 and 3

CHEMICAL PHYSICAL
Item Spec. Test Item Spec. Test
Limit Result Limit Result
A
SiO2(%) 20.6 Air content of mortar (volume %) 12 max 8
Al2O3(%) 6.0 max 4.4 Blaine fineness (m2/kg) 280 min 377
Fe2O3(%) 6.0 max 3.3 Autoclave expansion (%) 0.80 max 0.04
A
CaO (%) 62.9 Compressive strength (MPa) min:
A
MgO (%) 6.0 max 2.2 1 day
SO3(%) 3.0 max 2.7 3 days 7.0 23.4
Ignition loss (%) 3.0 max 2.7 7 days 12.0 29.8
A A
Na2O (%) 0.19 28 days
A
K2O (%) 0.50 Time of setting (minutes)
Insoluble residue (%) 0.75 max 0.27 (Vicat)
A
CO2 (%) 1.5 Initial Not less than 45 124
Limestone (%) 5.0 max 3.5 Not more than 375
CaCO3 in limestone (%) 70 min 98
Potential (%)
A
C3S 50
A
C2S 21
C3A 8 max 6
A
C4AF 10
A
C4AF + 2(C3A) 22

A
Not applicable.

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ASTM C 150 Tables 2 and 4

CHEMICAL PHYSICAL
Item Spec. Test Item Spec. Test
Limit Result Limit Result
C3S + C3A (%) 58 max 56 False set (%) 50 min 82
B
Equivalent alkalies (%) 0.52 Heat of hydration (kJ/kg)
B
7 days 300
Compressive strength (MPa)
28 days 28.0 min 39.7

B
Limit not specified by purchaser. Test result provided for information only.

We certify that the above described cement, at the time of shipment, meets the chemical and
physical requirements of the ASTM C 150 – XX or (other) _______________ specification.

Signature: ________________________________________ Title: _________________________________

FIG. X1.1 Example Mill Test Report

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