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How hot does the firing end of a cement rotary kiln become?
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The cement-making process, from crushing and grinding of raw materials, through roasting of the ground and mixed ingredients, to final cooling and storing of the finished product.
In a cement rotary kiln, the temperature at the firing end typically ranges from approximately 1,350 to 1,550 °C (2,460 to 2,820 °F). The exact temperature within this range depends on the specific raw materials being processed.1