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Dry Mortar Cement
Usages and Applications
External and internal plastering
Floor ceramic tiling
Electrical plumbing installations
| Item | Unit | Spec. Limit | Test Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO₂ | % | ---- | 20.37 |
| Al₂O₃ | % | ---- | 4.97 |
| Fe₂O₃ | % | ---- | 6.43 |
| CaO | % | ---- | 48.53 |
| MgO | % | ---- | 1.77 |
| SO₃ | % | 3.5 max. | 2.05 |
| Na₂O | % | ---- | 0.81 |
| K₂O | % | ---- | 0.76 |
| Cl | % | 0.1max. | 0.04 |
| Item | Unit | Spec. Limit | Test Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fineness, Blaine | Cm²/gm | ---- | 5004 |
| Water retention | % | 75.0 Min | 29.00 |
| Residue on a - 90 um | % | 15% Max | 14.2 |
| Initial Setting time | Minutes | 60.0 min. | 150 |
| Final Setting time | Minutes | ---- | 205 |
| Le chatelier expansion | mm | 10.0 max. | 0.06 |
| Air content, max % | % | 6max% | 5.40 |
| Compressive Strength | Mpa(N/mm²) | ---- | ---- |
| 2 days | ---- | 10.25 | |
| 7 days | 10 min | 15.8 | |
| 28 days | 22.5 min., 42.5 max. | 26.35 |
Standard specifications
Egyptian Standard: ES. 8498-1/2022 (MC 22.5 X)
European Standard: EN 413-1/2011 (Masonry Cement)
Relevant Information
Key information to support the proper use of the product. It includes important guidance based on the material's specific characteristics, helping you follow best practices and make informed decisions during use and handling.
Advantages
- Excellent workability
- Reduced material wastage
- Crack-free final plastering coat
- Superior cohesion and optimal workability (MC 22.5 X)
Building a Better Future
Cemex is an industry-leading global construction materials and solutions company that drives innovation to help the world reach the next frontier of sustainable living. With our 100-plus year heritage, we are committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. We stand at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and pioneer ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in our operations. With a digitally enabled customer experience, we offer cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanization solutions in growing markets around the world.
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