Superplasticizer

Plasticizers are chemical compounds enabling the production of concrete with approximately 15% less water content.

Their addition allows to decrease the water-to-cement ratio of concrete or mortar without negatively affecting the workability of the mixture.

They function as dispersants to minimize particles segregation in fresh concrete (separation of the cement slurry and water from the coarse and fine aggregates such as gravels and sand respectively).

It significantly reduces water content while enhancing concrete's workability, strength, and durability.

Known for its cutting-edge technology, exceptional application prospects, and superior overall performance, PCE has revolutionized concrete admixtures.

Phosphonic acid -terminated polyethers are effective superplasticizers. [ 5 ]
Idealized structure of naphthalenesulfonate / formaldehyde polymer used as a superplasticizer.
Polycarboxylate superplasticizer stabilizing a colloidal suspension through steric interactions thanks to its lateral chains. Note: the PCE molecules are adsorbed onto positively-charged cement particles ( tricalcium aluminate ( C 3 A ) mineral phase).