5. Manufacturing
5.1 Clinker production
The main constituent of cement is clinker, obtained by firing a suitable mixture of limestone and clay, in an average proportion of 80% and 20% respectively.
The various stages in its manufacture, illustrated in figure
3
, are described below (see also
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Composition, hydration, setting and curing
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