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Lafarge NewCem® slag cement is a finely ground, hydraulic cement produced from granulated / pelletized blast furnace slag, a product of the iron-making process. In concrete, NewCem helps achieve low permeability, resistance to chlorides, high sulfate resistance, resistance to alkali silica reaction, greater strength potential, improved workability and lower temperatures for mass concrete.  Concrete made with NewCem® can be expected to be light in color.

NewCem provides a significant contribution to sustainable construction.  The use of this material in concrete production consumes less energy and offers improved efficiency and building performance.  NewCem can also be used to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points.