Gypsum Results From The Process Of Raw Material Calcination At Temperatures High Enough To Extract The Water Of Crystallization.
Tests were carried out on Attaka co. Gypsum powder according to EN 13279- 1/2008 (Gypsum binders and gypsum plasters) and the test has shown the following results
color | Homogenies brightness white |
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Combined water ratio | 5 - 5.5% |
Mixing water ratio | 75 - 77% |
Initial setting time | 6min – 9 min |
Final setting time | 20-25Min |
Whitens | >92 % |
Purity | >93 % |
Flexural strength (N/mm2) | 4.5 N/mm2 |
Compressive strength ( KG /cm2) | >60 – 90 KG / cm2 |
Surface hardness (N/mm2) | 3.2 N/mm2 |
Adhesive strength (N/mm2) | 0.6 N/mm2 |
Calcium oxide | 38.5% |
Sulphur trioxide | 53.1% |
Magnesium oxide | 0.19% |
Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate(caso4.1/2h2o) | 91.2% |