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The retarding effect of sodium silicate on high alumina cement (HAC) hydration is demonstrated. The effect of sodium silicate addition on phase formation in HAC paste during hydration is studied. A reaction mechanism involving stratlingite formation in the HAC-sodium silicate system is postulated. Test results indicate that presence of silicate can strongly retard the hydration of high alumina cement. It promotes the formation of stratlingite.