Silica Based Concrete Additives: The Texture And The Uses
Silica Based Concrete Additives | Image Resource : microsilica-fume.com A concrete additive is something that is added to the cement mixture during the process of construction. These additives are used to provide more strength and durability to the cement mixture. Nowadays it is very common to see skyscrapers. Concrete additives are added during the construction of these buildings as they can withstand the pressure exerted by them. When silicon metal is heated it gives fumes, which is mainly composed of micro-silica and is non-crystalline in nature. These particles measure about 150 Nanometers in diameter and are spherical in shape. Properties of silica fumes for concrete Very small or tiny particles individually constitute to give it the structure of silica fumes. It takes a big surface area because of its fine texture. It is mainly a reactive pozzolan. Silica based concrete additives are generally added to concrete at the time of production. This helps to in...