Initial setting time vs final setting time of cement

Cement is the basic ingredient of the concrete.It is used worldwide in different types.There are many forms or types of cement that we use in the civil contruction works.Cement should be used depending on their grades for what purpose they intend or serve.During cold weather concreting, you have to be sure to use the cement that sets quickly and for that you may use the plasticizers (accelator type).Thus, setting time of cement of any type in cold or hot weather conditions used  plays a vital role.

For that i will be precise and let me show you the differences between the initial setting time vs final setting time  that is shown in the table below:

There are different types of cement that are used and i will provide you with the initial and final setting time of various types of cement that are shown in table below:

For Testing:

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