How does the setting of cement takes place & what is the role of gypsum in setting of cement ?


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When mixed with water, the setting of cement takes place to give a hard mass. This is due to the hydration of the molecules of the constituents and their Rearrangement. The purpose of adding gypsum is only to slow down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.

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