2.5 - Role of Gypsum
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What is the chemical formula of gypsum?
💡 Hint: Think about the elements - calcium, sulfur, and oxygen.
What is the typical percentage range of gypsum added to cement?
💡 Hint: It's a small percentage of the total weight.
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What role does gypsum play in cement?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens without it.
True or False: Gypsum is added to increase the initial setting time of cement.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of hydration control.
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Consider a scenario where a construction team forgot to add gypsum to their cement mix. What could happen during the setting process?
💡 Hint: Think about how rapid hydration affects the context of construction.
Analyze how varying environmental temperatures could impact the effectiveness of gypsum in managing setting time.
💡 Hint: Consider if extreme weather could create challenges on-site.
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