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Al Fanar Cement Type II

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Al Fanar Cement Type II

The scientific concept of Al Fanar Cement is:

  • To comply with the standards of Modified Portland Cement Type II (ASTM C150 / 2012) by reducing the final total content of Tri-Calcium Aluminates and Tri-Calcium Silicate phases as it hydrates generating bigger quantity of heat of hydration. 
  • Controlling of Tri-Calcium Aluminates to enable cement to have good resistance against Sulphate (with average concentration 150 – 1500 part per million) and at the same time have a good resistance against chlorides. (As the increasing in Tri-Calcium Aluminates reducing concrete ability to resist sulphate and increase the resistance to chlorides).

Al Fanar Cement complies with the following two conditions:

  • Tri-Calcium Aluminates content is in between 5 % to 8 %.
  • The sum of content of (Tri-Calcium Aluminates and Tri-Calcium silicate) phases (C3S + 4.75 C3A) is not more than 100, this is to control the heat of hydration to be not more than 70 Calorie /gm or 290 KJ /kg of cement, this after 7 days of hydration.
Item Unit Spec. Limit Test Result
SiO₂ % ---- 20.82
Al₂O₃ % ---- 4.47
Fe₂O₃ % ---- 4.59
CaO % ---- 60.02
MgO % ---- 1.96
SO₃ % 3.5 max. 2.34
Na₂O % ---- 0.43
K₂O % ---- 0.19
Cl % ---- 0.05
Insoluble Residue % 5.0 max. 2.18
Loss On Ignition % 5.0 max. 2.70
C₃A % ---- 4.10
C₃S % ---- 42.74
Item Unit Spec. Limit Test Result
SiO₂ % ---- 20.08
Al₂O₃ % 6.0 max. 4.47
Fe₂O₃ % 6.0 max. 4.59
CaO % ---- 60.02
MgO % 6.0 max. 1.96
SO₃ % 3.0 max. 2.34
Na₂O % ---- 0.43
K₂O % ---- 0.19
Cl % ---- 0.05
Cr (Hexavalent) ppm 2.0 max. 1.6
C₃A % 8.0 max. 4.1
C₃S % ---- 42.74
C₃S4.75+*C₃A % 100.0 max. 62.21
Insoluble Residue % 1.5 max. 1.25
Loss On Ignition % 3.0 max. 2.7
Equivalent alkalies % 0.6 max. (optional) 0.56
Item Unit Spec. Limit Test Result
Fineness, Blaine Cm²/gm ---- 4189
Heat of Hydration J/g 270.0 max. 230
Water of consistency % ---- 24.5
Initial Setting time minutes 75.0 min. 130
Final Setting time minutes ---- 185
Le chatelier expansion mm 10.0 max 1.0
Compressive Strength Mpa(N/mm²)
2 days 10 min. 28.48
7 days ---- 42.15
28 days 42.5 min. 62.5 max. 56.37
Item Unit Spec. Limit Test Result
Fineness, Blaine m²/kg 260 min. 430 max. 419
Air content of mortar Volume% 12.0 max. 10
Heat of Hydration KJ/kg 290.0 max. 230
Initial Setting time minutes 45.0 min. 130
Final Setting time minutes 375.0 max. 185
Autoclave expansion % 0.8 max. 0.5
Compressive Strength Mpa(N/mm²)
2 days 10 min. 24.78
7 days 17.0 min 36.67
28 days 28.0 min. (optional) 38.33

Standard specifications: El Fanar

American Standard Specifications (ASTM C.150-2012 / Type II)

Egyptian Standard Specifications (ES. 4756-1 / 2013) 

European Standard Specifications (EN 197-1 / 2011)

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

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  • Moderate heat of hydration that reduces cracks even in mass concrete. 
  • Balanced moderate Resistance of sulphates and chlorides. 
  • It gives relatively moderate early compressive strength after 7 days. 
  • It gives high final compressive strength (28 days). 
  • It gives a relatively delayed setting time and may reduce the needed dosage of concrete admixtures.

Packaging

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  • Bags: 50 Kg/bag.
  • Jumbo plastic bags: 500 Kg/bag, 1000 Kg/bag, 1500 Kg/bag.
  • It is also available in bulk.

Storage

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It is recommended to follow the following instructions:

  • Storage should be done in a dry place and away from ground moisture.
  • It is preferable to store on wooden bases.
  • Cement should be covered to avoid the rain.
  • It is recommended not to pile up any more than eight bags.

Shelf time

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It is recommended to retest the cement after 6 weeks since the production date.

Safety recommendations

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It is recommended to follow the coming instructions:

  • Avoid the contact of the cement with the eyes and the skin since it may cause allergic reaction.
  • Use gloves and glasses to protect hands and eyes in case of spray applications, or manual mixings.

Health effects

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  • Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation. Repeated exposure to cement can cause damage to the lungs.
  • Skin contact: Causes severe burns and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.
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