Vipin ChauhanProfessional Asked: March 16, 20212021-03-16T17:19:06+05:30 2021-03-16T17:19:06+05:30In: Materials Why gypsum is added in cement? Share Facebook Related Questions In case of hand mixing of concrete, the extra cement to be added is Katni Marble Flooring Disadvantages? Give merits and demerits of tiled flooring. What is the chemical composition of clinker? How much cement in 1 cubic meter? 2 Answers Voted Oldest Recent Random Best Answer Oliva Jones 2021-03-16T17:38:55+05:30Added an answer on March 16, 2021 at 5:38 pm Gypsum controls the cement’s setting time; if it isn’t added, the cement will set too quickly, leaving no time for placing concrete. 1 Share Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Vipin Chauhan Professional 2021-03-16T17:50:57+05:30Added an answer on March 16, 2021 at 5:50 pm To prevent early hardening and allow longer working time. And slow down setting time of cement. 0 Share Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp You must login to add an answer.Continue with FacebookContinue with Googleor use Username or email* Password* Remember Me! Forgot Password?
Gypsum controls the cement’s setting time; if it isn’t added, the cement will set too quickly, leaving no time for placing concrete.
To prevent early hardening and allow longer working time. And slow down setting time of cement.