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This specification covers ten types of portland cement as follows (Note 1): Type I - For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required; Type IA - Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired; Type II - For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance is desired;Type IIA - Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II, where air-entrainment is desired; Type II(MH) - For general use, more especially when moderate heat of hydration and moderatesulfate resistance are desired.Type II(MH)A - Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II(MH), where air-entrainment isdesired. Type III - For use when high early strength is desired;Type IIIA - Air-entraining cement for the same use as Type III, where air-entrainment is desired;Type IV - For use when low heat of hydration is desired; andType V - For use when high sulfate resistance is desired.Note 1-Some cements are designated with a combined type classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the requirements of the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when either type is desired.

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Published: 2012 Number of Pages: 14 File Size: 1 file , 1.3 MB