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Initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement is ?
Initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement is ?
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Initial setting time: Initial setting time can be defined as the time when the cement paste starts losing its plasticity. As per IS specification, the minimum initial setting time is 30 min for ordinary Portland cement and 60 min for low heat cement.
The initial setting time of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is typically around 30 minutes. This is the time it takes for the cement paste to begin to harden and lose its plasticity after being mixed with water. However, this can vary slightly based on the specific formulation of the cement and the environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.