Color | Typically gray, but can vary depending on type |
Specific Gravity | 3.1 - 3.15 |
Fineness | ≤ 10% retained on 90-micron sieve |
Consistency | 26% - 33% (normal consistency) |
Setting Time | Initial: ≥ 30 minutes, Final: ≤ 600 minutes |
Soundness | ≤ 10 mm (Le Chatelier method) |
Compressive Strength | 3 days: ≥ 23 MPa, 7 days: ≥ 33 MPa, 28 days: ≥ 43 MPa |
Heat of Hydration | Low heat in specific types (e.g., 20 cal/g at 7 days) |
Bulk Density | 830 - 1650 kg/m³ |
Cement Mortar Strength | ≥ 10 MPa (after 7 days) |