Reactions in the cement kiln clinkering
The milled and blended raw materials go to a silo and then to the kiln. Reactions which take place as the feed passes through the kiln are reviewed below. They can be considered under three broad headings: Decomposition of raw materials temperatures up to about 1300 #176;C. Alite formation and other reactions at 1300 C1450 #176;C in the burning zone.