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The carbon removal technology in ready-mix concrete refers to innovative approaches and processes that aim to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint associated with the production and use of…
Silica fume, or silica fume, is a pozzolanic material that reacts with the free lime in concrete to form calcium-silicate hydrates (CSH). The pozzolanic reaction cannot begin before the reaction…
The Batimix range of products includes a number of dry-mix ready to use concrete and mortar products for shotcreting applications for new construction, repair and rehabilitation works, specialty…
Precast concrete is widely used in the construction industry as it provides the distinct advantage of accelerating construction works. It refers to the production of concrete structures, which are…
Vinyl acetate monomer, which is prepared from ethylene by reaction with oxygen and acetic acid over a palladium catalyst, is polymerized while dispersed in water to form a milky-white polyvinyl…
Cement hydration is an exothermic reaction, which results in the release of substantial heat in mass concrete. ACI Committee 116 defines mass concrete as “Any volume of concrete with dimensions large…
Holderchem supplies a range of Batimix hydraulic binders for masonry works such as block fixing, key coating, plastering, and rendering. The binders are manufactured with either white or gray cement…
Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, animals, plants, and volcanic dust and gases. The most stable forms are Chromium 0, trivalent chromium (Chromium III), and hexavalent…
Alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) is a reaction that occurs in concrete between soluble alkalis in the cement paste and reactive silica present in certain types of aggregates. It results in the formation…
Grinding aids are primarily used to reduce energy consumption by increasing grinding efficiency and mill productivity. Better dry powder dispersion of the ground cement increases mill productivity and…
