PPC is blended cement produced by adding pozzolanic materials, such as fly ash, volcanic ash and calcined clay to clinker. PPC can be used for the majority of construction projects, such as in the building of houses, high-rise buildings and bridges. The production process for PPC is similar to that for OPC, but fly ash, the pozzolanic material which is generally used, is mixed with clinker in the cement mill stage of manufacturing. The fly ash content of PPC produced by us is normally between 20% and 25%. The use of fly ash enables cement to be produced using less clinker. P.P.C. is also produced using calcined clay as additive.
Use of fly ash reduce production costs as fly ash, being a waste product from the operation of coal fired power stations, is readily available from thermal power stations and is a cheaper commodity than clinker.
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