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ADMIXETURE
USES OF ADDITIVE
These are used to speed the rate of early hydration of the
cement. Accelerating admixtures are especially useful for
modifying the properties of concrete in cold weather. Calcium
chloride (CaCl2) is the chemical most commonly used in
accelerating admixtures, especially for non-reinforced
concrete.
ADDITIVES &ADMIXTURES
• Concrete materials
-Cement
-Water
-Coarse and fine aggregates.
-Admixtures(optional).
• Added immediately before or during mixing
• Are used to improve or give special properties
to concrete
• Hence used where a good surface finish and resistance to frost are more
important.
• Air entraining agents are 0.005 to 0.05 of 1% of the weight of cement
• Methods of incorporating air:
i. By use of gas forming agents like aluminium or zinc powder, hydrogen peroxide.
ii. By use of surface active agent which reduces surface tension.
iii. By use of cement dispersing agents.
Green- Chromium Oxide and hydroxide are suitable and also produced