What is the content of White Cement?
White Cement contains clinker, white gypsum and limestone produced with special raw materials.
How is White Cement produced?
White clinker is produced by firing the raw materials with minimal coloring elements in rotary kilns designed for white clinker production. White Cement is obtained by grinding this clinker together with white gypsum and white limestone.
What is the difference of White Cement from Grey Cement?
The difference of White Cement from Grey Cement is that the coloring elements such as iron, chromium and manganese are in very low amounts. In addition, it has a finer particle structure than Grey Portland Cement.
Where can White Cement be used? What are the application areas?
White Cement generally used; in precast applications, construction chemicals products, in the production of tile, curbstones, keystone and etc. in special architectural structures, in addition, it is possible to use White Cement in all areas where Grey Cement is used.
What is the hardening time of White Cement?
Hardening times vary according to the mixture recipe used. However, in standard tests, setting time starts in 110-130 minutes and ends in 150-170 minutes.
Can we do mortar with White Cement?
Any mortar that can be made with Grey Cement can also be made with White Cement.
Can we do plastering with White Cement?
Any plastering that can be made with Grey Cement can also be made with White Cement
How can the White Cement be coloured?
By adding special pigments to White Cement, it is possible to obtain colored concrete structures
What are the packaging types of White Cement?
As OYAK Cement, we offer various types of packaging to meet the needs of customers. Bagged (25 kg, 40 kg, 50 kg), big bag, sling bag, liner bag and bulk options are available for our customers.
Is White Cement as durable as Grey Cement?
As White Cement generally has a finer particle structure than Grey Portland Cements, higher strength values are obtained compared to Grey Cements in the same strength class.
What is the difference between Super White and Pro White?
Super White CEM I 52,5R or BPÇ 52,5R-85 type white cement. It contains white clinker, gypsum and minor amounts of white limestone. Comparing to Pro White compressive strength is higher. In terms of whiteness value, there is no difference between Super White and Pro White, both products have high whiteness value. Super White is preferred for projects requiring very high strength. Pro White is CEM II/B-LL 42,5R type white cement. It contains white clinker, white gypsum and white limestone. It can be used in applications where high whiteness is required. In addition, Pro White has a finer grain structure than Super White.
Is White Cement waterproof?
Water impermeability is a feature of concrete rather than cement. In order to increase the water impermeability of concrete, measures such as reducing the W/C ratio, using mineral additives with cement, and using chemical additives that increase water impermeability can be taken.
What is the difference of White Cement from POP (Plaster of Paris) cement?
Pop Cement (Plaster of Paris) is a plaster-based product. Used in interior plaster decoration and renovation works. White Cement, on the other hand, is cement, and is used in works that require strength and durability.
Does White Cement have an expiry date?
The shelf life of White Cement is between 3-6 months, depending on the packaging and storage conditions.
Can White Cement be used as a primer?
Yes, it can be used
Does White Cement need curing?
In processes where curing is required for Grey Cement, curing is also required for White Cement.