Cement is a fine powder, obtained from the calcination at 1,450°C of a mix of limestone, clay, and iron ore. The product of the calcination process is clinker—the main ingredient of cement—that is finely ground with gypsum and other chemical additives to produce cement.
Cement is the most widely used construction material worldwide. CEMEX is one of few cement companies that can meet all of your construction needs across the United States. It provides desirable properties, such as compressive strength (it has the highest strength per unit cost of any other construction material), durability, and aesthetics to a variety of construction applications. CEMEX’s high quality can help you lower the total cost of your project.