Question
When heated in a kiln,
reacts with minerals to form
. Then,
is added to the cooled powder to make cement.
reacts with minerals to form
. Then,
is added to the cooled powder to make cement.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When heated in a kiln, **limestone** reacts with minerals to form **clinker**, which consists primarily of calcium silicates. Then, **gypsum** is added to the cooled powder to make cement.
This process is a key step in the production of Portland cement, which is a crucial ingredient in concrete and construction materials.
This process is a key step in the production of Portland cement, which is a crucial ingredient in concrete and construction materials.