Note: Prices updated on 16th September 2024. Above mentioned prices are subjective. For the latest PPC Grade cement prices call us: 9741 00 44 66
What is PPC cement?
Portland Pozzolana cement is the full form of PPC cement. This cement contains pozzolanic materials (10 – 30%) along with OPC clinker and gypsum.
Where is PPC cement used?
PPC cement is highly resistant to suphate attacks, so it is widely used in marine constructions, dams, reservoirs, building foundations.
What is difference between OPC and PPC cement?
OPC Cement | PPC Cement | |
Full form: | Ordinary portland cement | Portland pozzolana cement |
Constituents: | Contains limestone, gypsum, silica, clinkers | Contains pozzolanic materials (Volcanic ash, fly ash), OPC, gypsum |
Grade: | 33 Grade, 43 Grade and 53 Grade | Only PPC Grade |
Used for: | General construction work | Marine constructions, buildings near seashores, dams etc |
Setting time: | Fast setting (28 days: 43/53 Mpa) | Slow setting (28 days: 33 Mpa) |
Strength: | Greater strength during the initial days of curing due to faster setting time. | The strength is not equivalent to OPC grade initially, but with slow curing time it gains strength more than OPC grade. |
Cost: | Opc costs more | PPC costs less |
What are PPC brands available?
At buildmaadi.com, all major PPC cement brands are available like ACC Suraksha PPC, Bharathi PPC, Coromandel PPC, Dalmia PPC, Zuari PPC, Birla Shakthi PPC, Birla A1 PPC, Penna, Priya PPC, Maha, Chettinad PPC grade cement, and many more. Call us at 9741 00 44 66 to place an order or just drop us a line here and we will get back to you soon.