Ordinary Portland Cement Type 1 (42/5 - 52/5):

This type of cement is considered to be one of the most common and widespread types and is used in constructions that require high rigidity, such as towers and sky scraper and any other tall buildings that are not exposed to sulfate salts in the soil or groundwater.

Portland cement Type 2:

This type of cement has a moderate degree of resistance to sulfates and gives the necessary resistance within a short period, as the strength that this type gives in three days is approximately equal to that given by ordinary Portland cement in a week. Portland cement Type 2 is used in all types of public construction, as well as in building bridges, paving roads, and street sidewalks.

Sulfate resistant cement type 5 (resistant to seawater and sulfate salts):

This type is similar to ordinary cement and their hardness is similar to each other. It resists salty and sulfuric waters that react with tricalcium silicate and mostly is used in areas that are exposed to sulfate, which is why it is known as anti-sulfate cement.

Quick-setting Portland cement:

This type of cement is anti-sulphate and gains its strength during the first days. Quick-setting Portland cement is used for pouring concrete under water and in places that contain a high percentage of sulphates.