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Concrete is an amazing material, but you can make it even better by boosting its performance with a performance-enhancing admixture. Like steroids for concrete, these miracle workers can make your mixes stronger, more weather-resistant, more invulnerable to corrosion and shrinkage cracking, and even impervious to efflorescence, depending on the product you choose. Here are a few of the latest specialty admixtures on the market. For more information on selecting performance-enhancing admixtures, read this ConcreteNetwork.com article: What Special Performance Do You Need?

 

Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network

KF-A

Upgrade to Better Performance

Kalmatron KF-A from Kalmatron Corp. is a powdered concrete admixture that improves the properties of concrete by enhancing cement hydration. In addition to making concrete impermeable to liquids, it acts as a water reducer, plasticizer, strength enhancer, corrosion inhibitor, and more.

 

Fritz-Pak

All-Weather Accelerator

Set accelerators work by speeding cement hydration, which results in shorter setting times and higher early strengths, particularly in cooler temperatures. At one time, calcium chloride was the predominant accelerating admixture, until it was discovered that it was a major contributor to the corrosion of steel reinforcement. Fritz-Pak NCA is a chloride-free alternative that not only shortens set times, it also increases the rate of early strength development and reduces the time required for concrete curing and protection. Another plus: It's packaged in water-soluble bags, making it easy to add to any concrete mix.  

EffLock

Put an End to Efflorescence

EffLock from NewLook International permanently stops efflorescence in concrete by binding with sodium-based impurities. It is available in liquid or powdered admixture form and can be used with all cement types and other admixtures. The product also improves the density and strength of cured concrete while enhancing integral color.