Why is cement known as Portland cement?
(N/A) Cement is known as Portland cement because its hardened form resembles the natural limestone quarried on the Isle of Portland in England.
Explore More
Similar Questions
Why are $BeSO_4$ and $MgSO_4$ readily soluble in water while $CaSO_4, SrSO_4$ and $BaSO_4$ are insoluble?
Medium
View SolutionThe compound formed when gypsum is dissolved in aqueous ammonium sulphate solution is:
Mortar is a mixture of
Difficult
View SolutionWhich of the following has the highest enthalpy of hydration?
Easy
View SolutionWhich of the following elements belongs to the $second$ group and $fifth$ period of the periodic table?
Vedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo