Use of inorganic setting retarders in cement industry
WEBFeb 1, 2005 · The most common cement setting retarder used in industry is natural gypsum, which is primarily a dihydrated product of calcium sulfate (CaSO 4 · 2H 2 O). The need for gypsum in cement increases with increasing amount of C 3 A and alkalies in the clinker and the fineness of the cement [1], [2], [3]. Gypsum also promotes cement .