PORTLAND CEMENT 42.5 N/R
Description : SPECIFICATIONS CEMENT 42,5
GREY PORTLAND CEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION GRADE 42.5
ACCORDING TO BRITISH AND SABS STANDARDS DIN EN 197-1/2000
OR ASTM C 150
Chemical Composition
SILICON DIOXIDE (SIO2)20.08 - 21.50
ALUMINIUM OXIDE (A12O3) 5.30
FERRIC OXIDE (FE2O3) 3.25 – 3.50
CALCIUM OXIDE (CAO) 65.60
MAGNESIUM OXIDE (MGO) 1.70 – 3.00
SULPHUR TRIOXIDE (SO3) 2.70 – 3.00
LOSS OF IGNITION (LOI) 1.80 – 3.00
INSOLUBLE RESIDUE % 0.1 – 0.7
TRICALCIUM SILICATE (C3S) 50.00 – 54.40
DICALCIUM SILICATE (C2S) 14.2 – 18.20
TRICALCIUM ALUMINATE (C3A) 6.00 – 6.80
TRICALCIUM ALUMINO FERRICE (C4AF) 11.60
CHROMIUM (CR%) 2.0 MAX
Physical and Mechanical Properties
BLAIN CM2/GR 3.250
AUTOCLAVE EXPANTION 0.02
NORMAL CONSISTENCY % 27.5
INITIAL SETTING TIME (VICAT)(HOURS-MINS) 3.25-4.50
HARD SET (HOURS-MINS) 4.54 – 6.00
FITNESS INDEX (CM2/GM) 2800-3040
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH ISO/EN 197-1/2000 BS 4550 MORTAR
@ 03 DAYS 2.65 – 34.2 KG/CM2
@ 07 DAYS 37.3 – 42.5 KG/CM2
@ 28 DAYS 52.8 – 54.6 KG/CM2
PROCEDURES:
1 - Seller to prepare FCO (note procedures with acceptance from buyer on FCO)
2 - Buyer to approve FCO with return to seller with a bcl ( never a soft probe)
3 - Seller to prepare sale and purchase draft contract.(BCL necessary)
4 - Buyer review and return contract by Email. and may make minor adjustments at this time buyer must present a draft copy of the lc (DLC)that will be issued for approval.
5-Buyer then signs final contract with the buyer, sends the signed Contract e-mail, simontaniously prints four copies.
5a- Four copies and send by courier to the seller
5b- Upon receiving the hard copies, the seller will return 2 copies with signature to buyer by courier
6 - Buyers Bank choose the payment method and issue as Pre Advice.
7 - Sellers Bank issue performance bond. This will activate the non operative Financial Instrument.
8 - Delivery begins contract terms and conditions.