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Sulphate attack is a chemical reaction between solutions of soluble salts such as potassium, sodium or magnesium and a component of lime or ordinary Portland cement. The reaction converts tricalcium aluminate into ettringite, which has a greater volume, resulting in the expansion and disintegration of mortars. Sulphate attack can also...

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