What is the typical proportion of limestone and clay in the raw material mixture used for cement production?

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Published
18 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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The standard raw material blend for cement consists of approximately 75% limestone combined with 25% clay. Other ratios such as 25% limestone with 75% clay, 15% limestone with 55% clay, or 55% limestone with 15% clay are not typical for cement manufacturing.

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