The chief component of cement that has property of setting quickly and acquiring considerable strength within few days is

Options

A. Tricalcium silicate, `3CaO.SiO_(2)`
B. Dicalcium silicate, `2CaO.SiO_(2)`
C. Tricalcium aluminate, `3CaO.Al_(2)O_(3)`
D. All the above

Answer

A

Explanation

Tricalcium silicate sets quickly and develops considerable strength within a few days. Dicalcium silicate sets slowly and develops appreciable strength after a month or so. Tricalcium aluminate sets instantaneously in presence of water and imparts initial internal strength to the cement.