Which of the following is NOT a product of hydration of cement?

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  1. Di calcium silicate
  2. Calcium hydroxide
  3. Calcium silicate hydrate
  4. Calcium aluminate hydrate

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Option 1 : Di calcium silicate
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The product that is NOT created by the hydration of cement is Di calcium silicate.
The process of hydration of cement involves several stages and produces the following:

Calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H gel): Primary binder in concrete
Calcium hydroxide: Byproduct, also referred as 'lime,' contributes to strength but in a lesser degree than C-S-H gel
Calcium aluminate hydrate: These phases contribute to strength development in a shorter time span, particularly during the initial stages of curing.
The di calcium silicate, however, is part of the original Portland cement and not a product of hydration. During the hydration process, it further reacts with water to produce Calcium silicate hydrate and Calcium hydroxide.

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