What is High Performance Cement?
High performance cements are used for special purposes in order to eliminate some of the problems encountered in reinforced concrete structures. Calcium aluminate cement, which provides ease of use with its early setting time, is preferred due to its high resistance to groundwater. Sulfate Resistant Cements, Oilwell Cements specially designed for oil wells, and Calcium […]
What is a refractory material?- I
Concrete is the most important material used in the construction sector. However, its strength decreases when concrete is subjected to high temperatures. In the event of temperatures over 200 °C, significant damage starts to occur in the structure of concrete and its service life shortens. Therefore, other materials must be used in production conditions including […]
Construction Chemicals: Applications
The construction chemicals industry is one of the most important sectors in terms of achieving energy efficiency with sustainable structures in the construction sector. The most important products in the construction chemical market are undoubtedly cement blends. Çimsa Cement has an extensive product offering used in many areas of the construction chemicals sector including concrete, […]
White Cement Based Ceramic Adhesives and Cellulose Ether II
In the first part of our article, we explained the properties of cellulose ether, its usage in cement-based mortars and water retention mechanism. We examined the characteristics of both cellulose ethers and cement types in order to see the interaction of cellulose ether types with different cements. We compared different cement types in physical, chemical, […]
White Cement Based Ceramic Adhesives and Cellulose Ether
In terms of cement-based dry mixtures produced for structure chemicals, cement is important as are other inputs. Many minor inputs such as polymers, celluloses, water-repelling agents, plasticizers, etc. contribute to the performance of the mixture and help to create durable mortars. One of the most important additives of this kind is cellulose ether and it […]
What is aggregate? What are the properties of aggregate?
Aggregate is the name given to pieces of inorganic material with various mineral structures, such as sand, gravel and crushed rock that is then combined with water and cement to make concrete, mortar, etc. Approximately 75% of the volume of a cement system consists of aggregate. Aggregates are cheap ingredients in the creation of a […]
What is an EPD? What are the Advantages of an Environmental Product Declaration?
In terms of development and consumer behavior, sustainability is an important metric for mitigating the effects of global climate change and reducing the impact businesses have on the environment. An Environmental Product Declaration is known as an EPD. Environmental Product Declarations are documents that quantitatively evaluate and declare the environmental performance of a product or […]
Advantages of Prefabricated Manufacturing and Using White Cement
Using white cement in prefabricated manufacturing provides early strength far greater than that possible with grey cements due to the superior strength characteristics of white cement. This is why it is preferred by pre-cast manufacturers. It is also the reason that white cement is preferred in historic structures, custom decorative applications, and cladding. The use […]
Concrete Road Construction with Calcium Aluminate Cement
In a previous article, we provided information about how the high performance of calcium aluminate cement is used in various construction chemical applications. In this article, we discuss for you how roads are increasingly constructed using calcium aluminate cements, what the application advantages are and key considerations. How to Construct Concrete Roads with Calcium Aluminate […]
Calcium Aluminate Cement: Key Considerations
Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) is obtained by sintering a mixture of calcareous and alumina materials in the proper ratios and then grinding the resulting product to a fine powder. Compared to Portland cements (OPC), the annual production of calcium aluminate cement is quite small. However, when the performance is compared to that of Portland cements, […]
