Class C and Class F fly ashes are used extensively as pozzolanic materials in concrete. Discuss the following: What is a pozzolanic reaction? Solution Pozzolanic reaction is the chemical reaction which occurs between the pozzolans ( Fly ash ) and the calcium hydroxide to give CSH gel. Ca(OH)2 + H4SiO4 CaH2SiO4·2 H2O In short, CH + SH C-S-H.