Gypsum is added to cement clinker to

1 Increase the tensile strength of cement

2 Bind the particles of calcium silicate

3 Decrease the rate of setting of cement

4 Facilitate the formation of colloidal gel

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Gypsum is added to cement clinker to 1 Increase the tensile strength of cement 2 Bind the part..

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(3) Decrease the rate of setting of cement

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Gypsum is added to cement clinker to 1 Increase the tensile strength of cement 2 Bind the part..

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gypsum acts as a retardant for setting of cement.ie. it
slows down the rate of setting of cement.

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Gypsum is added to cement clinker to 1 Increase the tensile strength of cement 2 Bind the part..

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it decreases the rate of setting time of cement.

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