1. Raw Material: Grey colour of the cement is mainly due to high content of oxides of iron, manganese and chromium which are present in limited amount in white cement.
2. Strength and Setting Time: Its setting behaviour and strength development are essentially the same as those expected in grey cement.
3. Fineness: White cement is usually finer than grey cement and thus, gives better finishing.
4. Cost: Due to more complex manufacturing process of white cement, it is expensive than grey cement.
5. Uses: White cement due to its whiteness is mainly used for architectural beauty, interior and exterior decorations, floorings, ornamental concrete products such as idols while grey cement is mostly used for construction purposes.
