Generally, the water content of masonry mortar is 260–300 kg/m3, and the cement content of ordinary masonry mortar is 180–300 kg/m3. The main is to ensure that the mortar does not absorb too much water from the block material before it sets and hardens, and that the cement in the mortar does not hydrate without […]
The 2024 report shows record low levels of energy used in production and accident rates also at record low. The BCF Coatings Care program was established to monitor and drive improvement in the health and welfare of employees, the safe operation of processes, and sustainable practices across the coatings sector. Running since 1996, it is a voluntary […]
As an important component of concrete additives, water-reducing agents play a vital role in improving the workability, strength, durability and cost-effectiveness of concrete. With the continuous advancement of construction technology and ever-increasing environmental protection requirements, the research and application of water-reducing agents has become an important research direction in the field of concrete technology. I. […]
The architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada represented approximately $2 billion of PPG’s 2023 total net sales. PPG has completed the sale of 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a transaction value of $550 million to American Industrial Partners (AIP), an industrials investor.PPG’s architectural coatings businesses in other regions around the world […]
In November 2024, VITCHEM successfully participated in the Interdye & Textile Printing Eurasia held in Istanbul, Turkey. As an important event in the global textile and printing and dyeing industry, this exhibition attracted many exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the world. VITCHEM took this opportunity to comprehensively showcase its latest products and technological achievements, further […]
Water reducers in self-leveling compounds Water reducers are an essential component of self-leveling compounds to improve the fluidity of the mortar. Polycarboxylic acid water reducers are commonly used, which can quickly adsorb onto the surface of cement particles and disperse them through electrostatic repulsion and steric hindrance. They have the characteristic of rapid dispersion, which […]
The Conit Runner robot has been nominated for a CES 2025 innovation award When most of us think of freshly poured concrete, we picture a material that should be left to dry as smooth as possible. A new wheeled robot drives right over the stuff, however, gouging its surface to make structures stronger yet also […]
Thanksgiving Day is a festival that symbolises gratitude and sharing. On this warm occasion, VITCHEM would like to share our gratitude with you. Whether they are partners, customers, or hardworking employees, we are grateful for your support and trust all along the way. Today, let’s feel the beauty of this festival together, look back on […]
Plastering gypsum, a new model of green building materials, is specially designed for plastering the interior walls of modern buildings. Its unique formula combines industrial by-product gypsum, selected aggregates, high-efficiency filling substances and special additives, which together create its excellent application performance on a variety of building interior walls, especially concrete and aerated brick walls. […]
The market encompasses primer, basecoat, clearcoat, activator/hardener and others. Accoridng to a new report from Global Market Insights, the Automotive Refinish Coating Market was valued at approximately $10.72 billion in 2023 and is projected to indicate a CAGR of over 5.6% from 2024 to 2032. The surge in demand for automotive refinish coatings is primarily attributed to the […]
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