Discussion
The mineral name given to tricalcium silicate in clinker is
Answer: A
Correct answer: alite
Alite is impure tricalcium silicate and is the principal phase of Portland clinker, typically half to two thirds of it. It is what gives early strength, hydrating rapidly and evolving considerable heat. Belite is the corresponding name for dicalcium silicate, which hydrates slowly and contributes later strength.
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