| Chemical Formula / Property of White Cement | Value / Composition |
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White Portland cement, decorative cement, architectural cement, white cement powder
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Typical Manufacturer / Reference
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CEMEX White, Lafarge White, Aalborg White, Sakrete, Lehigh White Cement
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Raw Materials
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Low-iron limestone, kaolin clay, white sand, gypsum (no iron oxides)
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Whiteness (Hunter L value)
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≥ 87 (standard), ≥ 90 (premium white cement)
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Compressive Strength (28 days)
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42.5 MPa – 52.5 MPa (depending on grade)
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Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) Content
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≤ 0.5% (vs grey cement ~3-4%) — gives white color
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Fineness (Blaine)
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350 – 450 m²/kg (finer than grey cement for smooth finish)
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Standard / Grade
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ASTM C150 Type I/III, EN 197-1 CEM I 42.5/52.5, TS 21
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Purposes & Applications
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Decorative concrete, architectural facades, terrazzo, tiles, grout, white mortar, precast elements, swimming pools, statues, artificial marble
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Annual Production Quantity
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Up to 3 million tons of white cement per year (worldwide, lower volume vs grey cement)
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