Types of Tests used for Cement
| S.no. | Test name | Apparatus | Purpose |
| 1. | Setting time Test | Vicat’s apparatus | To find initial and final setting time of cement. |
| 2. | Consistency Test | Vicat’s apparatus | To find quantity of water to make a paste of normal consistency. |
| 3. | Specific Gravity Test | Le-Chatelier’s flask | To find specific gravity of cement. |
| 4. | Soundness Test | (a) Le-Chatelier’s apparatus
(Due to free lime only) (b) Auto-clave test (Due to both lime & Magnesia) |
To check the soundness of cement. |
| 5. | Fineness Test | (a) Air permeability test
(b) Sieve test |
To measure mean size of grains and also used to find specific surface area. |
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