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Difference Between OPC Vs PPC | What is Cement | OPC Cement | PPC Cement

Important Point

  • What Is Cement?
  • OPC Cement.
    • Uses of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC):
      • Specifications OPC Cement
  • PPC Cement
    • Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC):
      • Specifications PPC Cement
  • Difference Between OPC and PPC
    • PPC Cement Setting Time-

What Is Cement?

Cement

  • Evidence of the use of cement is believed to have been found in the hidden civilization of Mohenjodaro dating back 5000 years.
  • The ancient Greeks used some form of mortar, but it remained for the Romans to develop and use cement.
  • Cement is a substance that is used in a soft or plastic state, which then hardens to make things stick together.
  • It can thus be regarded as a binder, glue, or adhesive, which in its hardened state binds aggregate particles to form a strong, rigid composite.
  • Remember, the mixture of cement, sand, stone, and water is referred to as concrete.
  • There are various substances that can act like cement, but we will be concentrating on the specific types used for concrete within the building and construction industry.
  • Cement for construction is based on Portland cement and is supplied in powder form (either in bags or bulk) and, if mixed with water, will set and develop strength.
  • Such cement is used extensively in most parts of the world because the raw materials are available in most regions. Also, these cement are relatively cheap and versatile as setting takes place at normal temperature and pressure, and can be used underwater and result in a strong and durable concrete.

Also, read: What Is Cement | Type of Cement

OPC Cement.

OPC Cement

  • OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) is one of the most popular construction building materials used all across the globe.
  • This name ‘Portland’ was given by the British cement manufacturer Joseph Aspdin at 1824 because of its strong resemblance to Portland Stone, a type of white-grey limestone found at this isle of Portland, Dorset at England.
  • Joseph Aspdin is also credited to have patented this first true artificial cement, which he named as the Portland cement.

Also, read: What Is Soundness of Cement Test

Uses of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC):

  • It is used for general construction purposes where special properties aren’t required.
  • This is normally used for the reinforced concrete buildings, pavements, bridges, and where soil conditions are normal.
  • It is also used for most concrete masonry units and for all uses where the concrete isn’t subject to special sulfate hazard or where the heat generated by this hydration of cement isn’t objectionable.
  • It has great resistance to shrinkage and cracking but has less resistance to chemical attacks.

Specifications OPC Cement

Parameter OPC Cement IS:12269
Sp. Surface (m2/kg.) 340 ± 10 225 m2/kg. minimum
Setting Time (in minutes)
Initial 100 ± 5 30 minutes minimum
Final 150 ± 5 600 minutes maximum
Expansion
Le-Chatelier Expansion (in mm) 1.5 mm max. 10 mm maximum
Autoclave Expansion (in %) 0.17% 0.8% maximum
Compressive Strength (MPa)
3 Days 40 ± 2 27 MPa minimum
7 Days 50 ± 2 37 MPa minimum
28 Days 61 ± 2 53 MPa minimum

PPC Cement

PPC Cement

  • Portland-pozzolana cement (PPC) is produced by grinding together Portland cement clinker and artificial pozzolana (Fly ash) with this addition of gypsum or calcium sulfate.
  • Fly ash is a very fine material produced as a residue precipitated electro-statically or mechanically from the exhaust gases of a coal-fired thermal power station.
  • Generally, 15-25% fly ash is mixed and ground together with 65-75% Portland clinker and 3-6% gypsum

Also, read: What is Consistency of Cement

Uses of Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC):

  • This Cement is Flyash based cement recommended for brick masonry, plastering, tiling, and waterproofing work.
  • In these works, strength isn’t the major criterion.
  • PPC has an edge on OPC as PPC has a slower rate of the heat of hydration.
  • Thereby PPC is prone to educe shrinkage & less cracks ), better workability, and finishing.

Specifications PPC Cement

Parameter OPC Cement Requirement as per lS1489 (Part-1) : 1991
Sp. Surface (m2/kg.) 340 ± 10 300 m2/kg. minimum
Setting Time (in minutes)
Initial 160 ± 5 30 minutes minimum
Final 270 ± 5 600 minutes maximum
Expansion
Le-Chatelier Expansion (in mm) 1.5 mm max. 10 mm maximum
Autoclave Expansion (in %) 0.17% 0.8% maximum
Compressive Strength (MPa)
3 Days 72 ±1 16 MPa minimum
7 Days 168 ± 2 22 MPa minimum
28 Days 672 ±4 33 MPa minimum

Also, read: Difference Between M Sand Vs River Sand | What is M-Sand & River Sand

Difference Between OPC and PPC

Sr.NO.
OPC Cement
PPC Cement
1Definition: A mixture of limestone and other raw materials like argillaceous, calcareous, gypsum is prepared and then grinded to prepare OPC.Definition: PPC is prepared by adding Pozzolanic materials to OPC. So, the main components are OPC clinker, gypsum, and pozzolanic materials (15~35%), which include calcined clay, volcanic ash, fly ash, or silica fumes.
2Strength: Initial strength is higher than PPC.Strength: PPC has a higher strength than OPC over a longer period of time
3Heat of hydration: Generates more heat than PPC in hydration reaction which makes it less suitable for mass casting.Heat of hydration: It has a slow hydration process and thus generates less heat than OPC.
4Durability: Less durable in aggressive weather.Durability: More durable in aggressive weather.
5Cost: Costlier than PPC.Cost: Cheaper than OPC.
6Environmental Impact: Emits CO2 during the manufacturing process.Environmental Impact: It constitutes industrial and natural waste which makes it eco-friendly.
7Application: It is suitable where fast construction is required but not suitable for mass concreting due to heat issue as mentioned above.Application: It is suitable for all types of construction work. For example RCC casting of buildings, mass concreting for bridges and even plastering and other non-structural works.
8Setting Time: Lower than PPC. Its initial setting time is 30 minutes and final setting time is 280 minutes. Its faster setting time helps faster construction.Setting Time: Setting time of PPC us higher than OPC. Its initial setting time is 30 minutes and the final setting time is 600 minutes. Its slower setting time helps to get better finishing.
9Fineness: OPC has finiteness of 225 sq.m/kg. It has lower fineness than PPC. So, it has higher permeability resulting lower durability.Fineness: OPC has finiteness of 300 sq.m/kg. It has higher fineness than OPC. So, it has lower permeability resulting in higher durability.
10

Grades available: 33 Grade, 43 Grade, and 53 Grade OPC cement are availableGrades available: No specified grade of PPC cement is available.
11
Workability: Lower than PPC. Workability: Higher than OPC.
12Resistance against chemical attack: It has lower resistance against alkalis, sulphates, chlorides etc.Resistance against chemical attack: It has higher resistance against alkalis, sulfates, chlorides, etc.

FAQ

PPC Cement Setting Time-

On the other hand, the final setting time of PPC is 600 minutes that is 25 days PPC cement prolongs the setting time of concrete and hence it helps in better finishing of concrete.

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  1. Anshuman Singh says

    4th April 2021 at 1:16 pm

    Time required by Ppc cement to get
    full streangth

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