Difference Between White Cement & Grey Cement
In the following table, the main differences between white cement and grey ordinary Portland cement are given:
| Sources | White Cement | Grey Cement |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Materials | Raw materials contain a very little amount of Iron Oxide and Manganese Oxide. | Raw materials contain a high amount of Iron Oxide and Manganese Oxide. |
| Fineness | Usually finer than gray cement. | Usually less fine than white cement. |
| Kiln Fuel | Oil is used to avoid contamination by coal ash. | Coal, petroleum coke, fuel oil, natural gas. |
| Energy Consumption | High. | Low. |
| Cost | Expensive than gray cement. | Less expensive. |
| Uses | Architectural beauty, interior, and exterior decorations, floorings, ornamental concrete products such as idols. | Construction purpose. |
