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Cement is a silicone-based hydraulic binder, obtained by fine grinding of its components: clinker, limestone, gypsum, blast furnace slag, possibly grinding additives, but also other components such as kiln dust (CKD). The clinker is the most important component of cement, which is a granular material obtained by burning a powdery mixture of limestone and clay, with possible correction additives, in a furnace at 1450oC. The milling of clinker and other cement components is accomplished by means of ball mills with t...