Properties of the major cement minerals
Properties of the major cement minerals. About 9095% of a Portland cement is comprised of the four main cement minerals, which are C 3 S, C 2 S, C 3 A, and C 4 AF, with the remainder consisting of calcium sulfate, alkali sulfates, unreacted (free) CaO, MgO, and other minor constituents left over from the clinkering and grinding steps. The ...