Clinker

In the construction industry, there are different types of cement. The differences between each type of cement are its properties, uses and composition materials used during the manufacturing process.

Cement is a cover material which makes a bond between aggregates and reinforcing materials.

Ordinary Portland Cement also known as OPC is a type of cement that is manufactured and used worldwide. It is widely used for all purposes including:

Concrete: When OPC is mixed with aggregates and water, it makes concrete, which is widely used in the construction of buildings

Mortar: For joining masonry

Plaster: To give a perfect finish to the walls

Cement companies in Malaysia offer OPC in three different grades, namely grades 33, 43, and 53.

Besides the aforementioned purposes, Ordinary Portland cement is also used to manufacture grout, wall putty, solid concrete blocks, AAC blocks, and different types of cement.

2. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

To prepared PPC or Portland Pozzolana cement, you need to grind pozzolanic clinker with Portland

Cement

PPC has a high resistance to different chemical assaults on concrete. It is widely used in construction such as: