Liquid shotcrete accelerator
The main components of liquid shotcrete accelerators usually include alkaline substances (such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, etc.), inorganic salts (such as aluminates, silicates, etc.) and some other organic or inorganic compounds as additives and regulators. These components are precisely proportioned and mixed during the preparation process to ensure that the performance of the accelerator is stable and meets the construction requirements.
Liquid shotcrete accelerator is a liquid chemical agent that can significantly accelerate the setting and hardening process of shotcrete. It improves the early strength and durability of shotcrete by chemically reacting with the cement component in the concrete to form a hardened structure. This accelerating setting agent is widely used in shotcrete construction, especially in situations where rapid hardening is required, such as tunnels, subways, mines and other underground projects.
The mechanism of action of liquid shotcrete accelerator is mainly based on its hydration reaction with cement. When the accelerator is added to shotcrete, it will quickly react with compounds such as calcium hydroxide in cement to produce water-insoluble hardening products. These hardening products fill the pores in the concrete to form a dense hardened structure, thereby accelerating the setting and hardening process of the concrete.