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Corrosion-inhibiting admixtures are not currently covered by EN 934 but are effective after
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the concrete has hardened and give a long-term increase in the passivation state of steel
reinforcement and other embedded steel in concrete structures. The three most common C oncrete Technology How To Guide
generic types of corrosion inhibiting admixture are:
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Calcium nitrite (normally contains a residual amount of calcium nitrate)

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The dosage of corrosion inhibitors is usually dependent
upon the client’s expected serviceable life of the C onstruction Management Structure Design
structure and on a range of factors that affect the
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durability of concrete. These include cement type,
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ambient temperature and the expected level of
exposure to chlorides. The typical dosage range for a
30% solution of calcium nitrite is 10–30 litres/m3 but is
more usually used between 10 and 20 litres/m3

The dosage of amino alcohol-based corrosion inhibitors is usually between 3 and 4 volume
per cent by weight of cement. Both types can be used with other admixture types and their
use with a high range water-reducing admixture is usually recommended in order to ensure
the quality and durability of the base concrete.

Use of corrosion inhibitors:

Corrosion inhibitors can significantly reduce maintenance costs of reinforced concrete
structures throughout a typical service life of 40–60 years. Structures especially at risk are
those exposed to a maritime environment or other situations where chloride penetration of
the concrete is likely. Such structures include jetties, wharves, mooring dolphins and sea
walls. Highway structures can be affected by the application of de-icing salts during winter
months, as can multi-storey car parks where salt-laden water drips off cars and evaporates
on the floor slab.

The concrete should be designed with a low diffusion coefficient and sufficient cover to slow
the rate of chloride reaching the steel, the corrosion inhibitor can then extend the time to
onset of corrosion.

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