Remember the main components of Portland cement:
- \(C_3S\) (Tricalcium silicate or Alite) - Major component, early strength.
- \(C_2S\) (Dicalcium silicate or Belite) - Second major component, late strength.
- \(C_3A\) (Tricalcium aluminate or Celite) - Flash set.
- Gypsum is added to slow down the flash set caused by \(C_3A\).