industrial grade Third Generation Superplasticizers

  • industrial grade Third Generation Superplasticizers
  • industrial grade Third Generation Superplasticizers
  • industrial grade Third Generation Superplasticizers
  • When were superplasticizers introduced?
  • Superplasticizers were introduced already in the 1930s. Since then the market has witnessed the appearance of different generations of products with improving performance. At the start of this chapter we provide an overview of the chemistry of these products. The last superplasticizer generation, polycarboxylates, brought the most radical changes.
  • Which superplasticizers are used in the preparation of concrete?
  • Among the most important superplasticizers currently used in the preparation of concrete, we fi nd polycarboxylates , preferred for their ability to improve the properties of concrete [2, 3] and to give it better mechanical behavior due to the reduction in the necessary W/C ratio.
  • What are PCE-based superplasticizers?
  • The development of superplasticizers is one of the most important breakthroughs that have led to the production of high-performance concrete. PCE-based superplasticizers are the latest generations of superplasticizers, the addition of which to cement paste provides self-compacting concrete with a very low W/C ratio.
  • Why are superplasticizers important in the construction industry?
  • The advancement of superplasticizers is considered a significant innovation in the construction sector, which has facilitated the creation of high-quality concrete. The construction industry has a pressing need for the development of high-performance concrete.
  • Are PCE superplasticizers a breakthrough in modern concrete technology?
  • This invention clearly represents a major breakthrough and milestone in modern concrete technology. In this review article, at first Dr. Hirata – the main inventor of PCE superplasticizers – reports on the history behind their invention and market entry. Thereafter, recent developments and innovations in PCE technology are presented.
  • Can superplasticizers reduce the environmental impact of concrete construction?
  • An important consequence of the above is that superplasticizers can be used to reduce the environmental impact of concrete construction by reducing the cement content per cubic meter of concrete (see Preface).

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