The effects on the setting and mechanical properties of partly-refined
boro- and phosphogypsum mixed with Portland and trass cements were st
udied and compared with a Portland cement containing high grade natura
l gypsum. It was found that the partly refined boro- and phosphogypsum
can be used in place of natural gypsum for Portland and trass cements
. Reasons for the observed properties of the Portland and trass cement
s containing the aforementioned chemical gypsum are concluded.