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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the economic realities of the cement industry in Illinois, the United States, and some international markets. It charts the technological changes in the cement industry, the chemistry of cement creation, the manufacturing process, and the characteristics of cement and cement raw materials. Maps of the state illustrate the diversity of rock formations and chemical composition of Illinois' mineral resources. The author examines the characteristics necessary to identify viable cement raw materials and discusses the implications of cement chemistry and raw material composition for evaluating site-specific possibilities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…