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The Mechanism of Polycarboxylic Acid Water-Reducing Agent in Cement Mortar

by in Industrial News May 26, 2025

Water-Reducing Agent Polycarboxylic acid-based water-reducing agents have developed and been applied rapidly. They are widely used in major and key engineering projects such as water conservancy, hydropower, water engineering, marine engineering, and bridge construction. Mechanism of Polycarboxylic Acid Water-Reducing Agent When cement is mixed with water, due to the intermolecular forces between cement particles, the […]

How to use the polycarboxylic acid water reducing agent? What precautions should I pay attention to when using it?

by in Industrial News May 22, 2025

Polycarboxylic acid water reducing agent is a commonly used concrete additive, which can effectively reduce the amount of cement in concrete, improve the fluidity of concrete and reduce the shrinkage of concrete. However, the use of polycarboxylic acid water reducing agent also needs to pay attention to some problems. The following is a detailed introduction […]

Water reducing agent: the key to modern sustainable buildings

by in Industrial News May 13, 2025

Water-reducing agents have become an essential tool in the pursuit of more sustainable and efficient construction practices. These chemical additives, commonly known as water reducers or concrete water reducers, are changing the way we create durable infrastructure while minimizing our impact on the environment. As global attention shifts towards sustainable development, these additives are playing an […]

Exterior Wall Insulation Mortar Construction Process and Procedures

by in Industrial News April 25, 2025

The application of exterior wall insulation layer construction technology in building construction significantly enhances the thermal insulation performance of buildings while reducing construction costs. It ensures construction quality and effectively improves corporate economic benefits, making it a highly recommended technology. Currently, the most widely used insulation material is polymer insulation mortar, a new type of […]

Detailed Explanation of Specifications for Cement Mortar Plastering—Suggested for Saving and Reference!

by in Industrial News April 21, 2025

1. Material Requirements The materials used for cement mortar plastering must meet the following requirements: (1) Cement should be ordinary Portland cement with a strength grade of P.O 42.5 or higher, and the mixing time should be controlled between 5 and 10 minutes; (2) The mortar should be made from fine sand that meets building […]

A Brief Discussion on Crack-Resistant Mortar, Adhesive Mortar, Insulation Mortar, and Construction Techniques!

by in Industrial News April 18, 2025

1 \ Crack-Resistant Mortar / Crack-resistant mortar (anti-crack mortar) is a type of mortar made by mixing a crack-resistant agent (composed of polymer emulsion and additives), cement, and sand in a specific ratio with water. It is designed to withstand certain levels of deformation without cracking. When used in conjunction with mesh fabric, it achieves […]

Do you know that the anti-cracking mortar has a color blooming problem and chalking problem in winter?

by in Industrial News March 3, 2025

1. Color blooming Manifestation: Due to inconsistent drying time and insufficient thickness of the batch, the problem of color blooming is prone to occur in summer; or the problem of color blooming is also prone to occur when rain is encountered after construction before the mortar strength comes up. Solution: 1. In summer, appropriately improve […]

Innovative mortar blend uses recycled plastic to enhance insulation and cut waste

by in Industrial News February 21, 2025

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly. The team developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic, […]