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Q41.What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement? (1) To facilitate the hydration of cement (2) To slow down the process of setting (3) To give a hard mass (4) To speed up the process of setting

What This Question Tests

This question is a direct factual recall about the industrial application of gypsum in cement, specifically its role in controlling the setting process.

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Cement compositionSetting of cementRole of gypsum

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