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Cement and Concrete Reference Guide
Portland cement, the basic ingredient of concrete, is not a brand
name. It is a type of hydraulic cement, just as "stainless"
is a type of steel and "sterling" is a type of silver.
In the United States and Canada it is manufactured to rigid specifications
governing chemical and physical properties.
The Portland Cement Association has designed this section to help
members of the media and the general public understand the basics
of cement and concrete. It provides general background information
as well as links to various sites throughout the PCA Web site for
more detailed information.
If you have any questions regarding the materials in this section,
or need information that is not provides, contact us at newsroom@cement.org.
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