Ordinary Portland Cement Type I 52.5N

Usages | |
Ready-mix Concrete, Columns & Foundations, Cement Pipes, Precast Concrete, Tiles & Bricks. | |
Standards-Based | |
SASO-GSO 1914/2009(TYPE I) ASTM- C150M-2021(TYPE I) BS EN 197-1:2011 CEM I 52.5N LA |
Ordinary Portland Cement Type I 52.5N | ||
Characteristics | Specification SASO 855/1994 | Typical Range |
Chemical Properties | ||
Insoluble Residue % | Max. 1.5 | 0.26 |
Loss on Ignition % | Max. 3.0 | 1.53 |
Ferric Oxide % | 3.76 | |
Magnesium Oxide % | Max. 5.0 | 0.87 |
Total Alkalis Equivalent % | Max. 0.6 | 0.40 |
Sulphur Trioxide % | Max. 3.0 when C₃A ≤8 | 2.81 |
Lime Saturation Factor % | 66 – 102 | 94.88 |
Tricalcium Silicate % | ||
Dicalcium Silicate % | ||
Tricalcium Aluminate | ||
Physical Properties | ||
Air Content | Max. 12 | 9.5 |
Sp. Surface(Blaine),m2 /Kg. | Min. 280 | 318 |
Setting Time: Initial Minutes | Min. 45 | 138 |
Setting Time: Final Minutes | Max.375 | 192 |
Expansion Auto Clave %. | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Compressive Strength Mpa SASO 1914/2009 | ||
3 Days | Min. 12 | 22.8 |
7 Days | Min. 19 | 31.1 |
28 Days | Min. 28 | 43.4 |
Compressive Strength Mpa SASO 143/1979 | ||
3 Days | Min. 15 | 25.4 |
7 Days | Min. 23 | 35.0 |
28 Days | Min. 35 | 56.3 |
Our Ordinary Portland cement (OPC, Type I) is the common cement type that is used in most construction projects and forms the majority of kingdom cement requirements such as ready mix, reinforced concrete, and precast. Our cement gives excellent results in many building applications. Our OPC conforms to SASO-GSO 1914/2009(TYPE I), ASTM- C150M – 2021(TYPE I) cement class CEM I 52.5N, and BS EN 197-1:2011 CEM I 52.5N LA. Special features of our OPC: Durability, Low Alkali Content, and Better workability. |