What is the difference between PSC cement and PPC cement?

PSC stands for Portland Slag Cement and PPC stands for Portland pozzolanic cement. Slag in PSC, is a non-metallic substance which comprises of 90\% glass with aluminosilicates of lime and silicates. Whereas, PPC have pozzolanic as its main ingredient but it should be used in certain proportion.

Where is PSC cement used?

PSC has been voted as the most suitable cement for concrete pavements, mass concrete applications, high performance or high strength concrete, structures and foundations, pre-cast concrete such as pipe & block, concrete exposed to sea water and marine application.

Which PPC cement brand is best?

Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) of brand Ambuja cement is the ideal or best cement to be used for foundation, it hydrates slowly and gives high final strength.

Is PPC cement good for concrete?

PPC produces highly durable concrete as it has low water permeability compared to OPC. PPC has low initial setting strength compared to OPC but hardens over a period of time with proper curing.

Is PSC cement good for plastering?

Ordinary Portland cement (OPC),Portland slag cement (PSC) and Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) are available in Indian market and are used for plastering work. Best cement for plastering is OPC 43 & PSC used for low rise residential building & for high rise building OPC 53.

Is PPC cement good for house construction?

Both Ordinary Portland and Portland Pozzolana cements are widely used for construction purposes. PPC produces highly durable concrete as it has low water permeability compared to OPC. PPC has low initial setting strength compared to OPC but hardens over a period of time with proper curing.

Is slag cement good for concrete?

Slag cement is most widely used in concrete, either as a separate cementitious component or as part of a blended cement. It works synergistically with portland cement to increase strength, reduce permeability, improve resistance to chemical attack and inhibit rebar corrosion.

Which cement is long lasting?

OPC grade 43 & 53 of ordinary Portland cement is best in india for house construction for all types of structural work like footing, column,beam, slab and plastering work and it has long lasting and long life.