The diameter of needle in Vicat apparatus for initial setting time is-

0.5 mm

1 mm

5 mm

10 mm

Solution

Correct option is B

In the Vicat apparatus, the needle used to determine the initial setting time of cement has a diameter of 1 mm. This needle is used to penetrate the cement paste to check its initial setting characteristics.

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