What is white cement? What are the characteristics of white cement?
Release Time:
Oct 30,2025
Many people think that the reason why white cement is so eye-catching is because it is white.
Many people think that the reason why white cement is so eye-catching is because it is white. Well, to some extent, this can be understood. But do you know why it's white? Because its main component is calcium silicate. The full name of white cement is actually white Portland cement, which is a hydraulic cementitious material. During the development of white cement, it is allowed to add limestone or kiln ash that does not exceed 5% of the cement mass. Overall, white cement has the following characteristics:
(1) Compared to other types of cement, the application range of white cement is relatively narrow. Due to the low strength of white cement, it can only be used for decoration and cannot be used for structures, such as being unable to be widely used on walls. We often see white cement used to sew white tiles in home decoration.
(2) Compared to other types of cement, white cement has stronger decorative properties. Due to its color, white cement does not have to be a 'behind the scenes hero' like black cement. It can appear in sculptures, terrazzo products, and many other places.
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