How does the setting time of high alumina cement compare to that of ordinary Portland cement?

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12 Jan 2019
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High alumina cement typically takes more time to begin setting (longer initial setting time) but reaches its final set faster (shorter final setting time) compared to ordinary Portland cement.

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