- Making high strength, impermeable, and durable concrete against aggressive chemical agents for docs and concrete structures in the corrosive environments of Iran’s northern and southern regions.
SF-1 Silica fume gel
Silica fume gel is an innovative and exclusive product of the company certified by the Iranian House and Building Research Center and several consulting engineering companies and it has been massively used in a large number of petrochemical projects under construction in Mahshahr and Asalooyeh regions. Silica fume gel is the most suitable concrete admixture to enhance concrete durability, slump and mechanical and chemical strength in the northern and southern coastal areas of Iran exposed to severe chemical corrosion, particularly by Cl–.
- Instances of use
- Advantages
- instruction for use
- Protection and safety
- Remarks
- Technical specifications table
- Enhancing concrete plasticity needless of any superplasticizer
- Enhancing chemical and mechanical strengths and impermeability of concrete
- Economical and cost-effective
- Straightforward and easy handling, storage and, use
- Protecting the safety and health of staff and workplace
Add it as 7 to 10 weight percent of the used cement while making concrete or add it to the truck mixer and mix for some minutes. Adding it in several steps enhances its performance
- This material is not classified as hazardous and harmful to health and the environment; however, it must not be swallowed or be in contact with the eyes.
- In case of accidental contact with skin or eyes, immediately rinseit with plenty of water.
- In case of being swallowed, immediately visit a physician.
- This material is not inflammable.
- Reduce water from the mix design proportionate to the used gel.
- Use the contents of the container immediately after its opening, and strictly avoid using the dried material.
- The silica fume gel is produced in three forms: retarding, accelerating, and normal.
Physical state | gel |
Color | gray |
Specific weight | 1.250 ∓ 0.5 |
Cl– | None |
pH | 8-9 |
Expiry period and storage | Up to 6 months with fully tight cap and out of direct sunlight |
package | 25 kg containers |