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Concrete & Beton Admixtures Applications and Guidance

Concrete admixtures refer to substances added to improve and regulate concrete properties, enhancing characteristics such as strength, durability, and workability. However, the selection, addition methods, and compatibility of admixtures significantly impact concrete performance.

Based on their functions, concrete admixtures can be categorized into water-reducing agents, retarders, accelerators, air-entraining agents, waterproofing agents, and others. Mastering the effective use of these additives is our primary focus.

Microbead applications

Explore the engineering applications of SidleyChem’s Microbead material: enhancing performance in UHPC and self-compacting concrete, and expanding into industries like polymers and refractories. Get application data & selection guides for different systems (e.g., D50=10μm/18μm) to drive material innovation… Continue reading

Microbead spherical powder

This article details the three mechanisms of SidleyChem’s new Microbead (ultramicro-spherical powder): physical water reduction, micro-aggregate filling, and slow-release pozzolanic activity. Learn how its unique morphology enhances concrete workability, density, and durability for innovative high-performance material design… Continue reading

PCE synthesis procedure

This article presents a practical laboratory procedure for synthesizing PCE, including raw materials, A/B/C solution preparation, feeding sequence, reaction timing, and mother liquor completion… Continue reading

concrete mineral admixtures

Discover how high-performance inorganic mineral admixtures like Sidley Fume45 enhance concrete workability and durability. Learn about their advantages in improving fluidity, strength, and resistance to environmental factors… Continue reading

water reduction rate measurement

How to measure the water reduction rate of concrete water reducers? This guide explains the differences between paste, mortar, and concrete testing methods and how to interpret the results… Continue reading

Concrete surface defects

This guide provides root cause analysis and a full-process solution, from raw materials to admixture technology, for a high-quality appearance… Continue reading

Precast Concrete

Explore the advantages and applications of precast concrete technology. Discover high-performance additive solutions from SidleyChem that enhance early strength, improve surface finish, and ensure production efficiency… Continue reading

low-clinker cement challenges

Sidley Chemical’s Concrete admixture technologies provide key solutions for the challenges of early strength loss and reduced workability in concrete made with low-clinker cement… Continue reading

Raw materials for cement

The Production and Mechanism of Cement… Continue reading

Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag

The major use of Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag(GGBS) is in ready-mixed concret… Continue reading