Type II/B-P 32,5 R - Type II/B-P 32,5 R - Buzzi Unicem Italia

Type II/B-P 32,5 R

This cement may contain between 65-79% clinker and between 21-35% natural pozzolan. A maximum of 5% minor constituents is permitted. The percentages indicated do not include additions of calcium sulfate and additives.

Known for its rapid early strength development, the cement conforms to the harmonized European standard EN 197/1 and displays the CE marking as required by European regulation 305/2011 (CPR).

Chemical properties

Parameter	Test method	Indicative values ⁽¹⁾	Specified characteristic limits
Sulfates (SO ₃ )	EN 196/2	<3,0%	<=3,5%
Chlorides (Cl -)	EN 196/2	<0,08%	<=0,10%
Water-soluble chromium VI	EN 196/10	<=2 ppm	<=2 ppm

Physical/mechanical properties

Parameter	Test method	Indicative values ⁽¹⁾	Specified characteristic limits
Blaine specific surface	EN 196/6	4300-5200 cm2/g
Initial setting time	EN 196/3	>150 min	>=75 min
Volume stability	EN 196/3	<=10 mm	<=10 mm
Compressive strength after curing for	EN 196/1
2 days		>13,0 MPa	>=10,0 MPa
28 days		>35,0 MPa	>=32,5 MPa

(1) The values represent the level above (or below) the reasonably expected median values for the parameters indicated of BUZZI UNICEM cements belonging to the type and class named in the headers. These values are calculated on a yearly basis and take into account internal self-inspection data.

Current applications

Concrete for very thick pourings
Reinforced and non-reinforced concrete for in-ground and above-ground pourings for works in environments requiring moderate resistance to aggressive agents
Concrete in contact with seawater