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Table 1.
Compound Composition, Fineness, and Compressive Strength Characteristics of Some Commercial U.S. Cements
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ASTM
ASTM Designation
Composition
Fineness
Compressive Strength
cm
2
/g
Type
% of Type I Cement
C
3
S
2
S
3
AC
4
AF
1 day
2 days
28 days
I
General purpose
50
24
11
8
1800
100
100
100
II
Moderate sulfate resistant-
42
33
5
13
1800
75
85
90
moderate heat of hydration
III
High early strength
60
13
9
8
2600
190
120
110
