Modes of action
Concrete admixtures
Article REF: TBA1036 V3
Modes of action
Concrete admixtures

Author : Williams PAUCHET

Publication date: November 10, 2020 | Lire en français

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4. Modes of action

4.1 Superplasticizers – High water-reducers

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4.1.1 Enhancing plasticity

The process consists in fluidizing the concrete mix by rapidly dispersing cement particles, which normally tend to remain agglomerated on contact with water alone.

This dispersing effect is achieved by the electrostatic repulsion created by the presence of "plasticizing" molecules with identical signs, which stick to the surface of cement grains.

The forces thus created are greater than the...

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