Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE), also called water reducer, is an innovative and advanced chemical additive used in concrete and mortars. It significantly improves the flowability without increasing the water content. This allows for high-strength, high-performance concrete and mortar with lower water-to-cement ratios. Also, it can accelerate the early strength development of concrete or mortar.
LANDU NOVASTAR is a leading manufacturer in China dedicated to specialty chemicals like Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) for building materials. As a brand under LANDU, NOVASTAR has provided PCE powder and flakes for many factories worldwide.
The PCE molecules absorbed onto cement particles have an electrostatic repulsion and steric effects. This can prevent cement particles from holding together due to electrostatic force. As a result, cement can be evenly dispersed in water. Such a dispersion allows the concrete to flow more easily with less water.
As the third generation of superplasticizers, PCE overcomes the drawbacks of traditional ones such as naphthalene or melamine formaldehyde water reducer.
Traditional Superplasticizer | Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer | |
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Dispersion Mechanism | electrostatic repulsion | electrostatic repulsion and steric effects |
Water Reduction Rate | 15-25% | up to 40% |
Slump Preservation | within 30-60 minutes | up to 2 hours |
Environmental Impact | Contain formaldehyde and other chemicals | Formaldehyde-free |
Compatibility | incompatibility issues | Highly compatible with various additives |
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Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer For Gypsum
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer(PCE) is used to make precast concrete fluid and flowable for easy casting into molds. Beyond workability, PCE achieves a 20% to 30% increase in both the early and ultimate strength of concrete by lowering the water-to-cement ratio.
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer could promote smooth flow while reducing the viscosity of self-leveling mortar. It helps the mortar disperse evenly to avoid color differences and roller marks on its surfaces.
Compatible with gypsum additives such as retarder, Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer could significantly improve both the early and final strength of the mortar. However, the gypsum system is sensitive to PCE type and gypsum purity. Let NOVASTAR professional chemists provide a custom-designed formulation to minimize your losses in gypsum projects.
The primary role of PCE-based Superplasticizer is to achieve high strength and dense microstructure while allowing the concrete to be fluid and flowable despite the very low water-to-cement ratio. It could reduce yield stress and plastic viscosity in Ultra High-Performance Concrete with a compressive strength greater than 15,000 psi.
PCE water reducer could improve the strength of repair mortar to withstand freeze-thaw cycles and deicing agents. It can also extend the setting time for repair tasks requiring precise application in damaged areas.
For grouting mortars, PCE’s high water-reducing rate contributes to better filling of gaps and voids. For support mortars, it is used to remain slump, enhance strength, and reduce cracking, which are critical for structural integrity.
Using a Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer leads to a denser, stronger cement that better isolates different zones in the well. Meanwhile, PCE serves as a dispersant in cement-based drilling muds, especially for plugging lost circulation zones or sealing the annulus.
For water projects like a hydroelectric power station, Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer is used to improve the dimensional stability and resistance to the freeze-thaw cycle of concrete, keeping the project stable and safe for longer.
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer intensifies the early strength and its development for a safe and durable structure for high-rise buildings as well as industrial and residential buildings.
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