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Owner of data set SCHWENK Zement GmbH & Co. KG |
Technical purpose Cement is a hydraulically hardening binder for the production of concrete and mortar. It is a mixture of finely ground,
non-metallic and inorganic components. After adding water to the cement, a suspension (cement paste) is formed,
which solidifies and hardens both in air and under water due to the hydration reaction that then begins and remains
permanently solid. The composition of the product complies with the specifications of EN 197-1. Cement is the key ingredient in concrete. When mixed with water and aggregates such as sand and gravel, it forms a
paste that binds the aggregates together to create concrete, the most widely used construction material in the world.
Cement can also be mixed with sand and water to create mortar or grout, used as a bonding agent between bricks,
stones, or concrete blocks in masonry construction. Cement can also be used to stabilise and improve the properties of
soil in construction projects. Soil-cement mixtures are created by mixing cement with soil to increase its strength,
durability, and load-bearing capacity. This technique is commonly used in road construction, building foundations, and
slope stabilisation.
Name of ingredient Share of total weight Country of origin
Anhydrite 0 - 5 % Germany
Cement dust 0 - 5 % Germany
Clinker 65 - 89 % Germany
Ferrous sulphate 0 - 5 % Germany
Fly ash 11 - 35 % Germany
Grinding aid 0 - 5 % Germany
Gypsum 0 - 5 % Germany
Natural aggregates 11 - 35 % Germany |
