{"id":1867,"date":"2025-08-18T12:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bprofix.com\/en\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1867"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:39:06","slug":"microsilica-gel-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bprofix.com\/en\/index.php\/product\/microsilica-gel-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsilica Gel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MGP410<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Superplasticizing and Waterproofing Paste Additive<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Permeability Reduction and Water-Reducing Agent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Description of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsilica Gel is an <strong>advanced modified additive<\/strong> based on <strong>polycarboxylate ether<\/strong>, composed of <strong>microsilica powder, high-range water reducer, water-repellent agents, and polypropylene fibers<\/strong>. This additive is used for producing <strong>high-performance, impermeable, and durable concrete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As a <strong>super pozzolan<\/strong>, Microsilica Gel significantly enhances the <strong>strength, durability, and overall properties of concrete<\/strong>. It increases <strong>concrete density<\/strong>, improves <strong>compressive, flexural, and tensile strength<\/strong>, and enhances <strong>workability<\/strong> without requiring an additional superplasticizer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mechanism of Action of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>silica fume<\/strong> in Microsilica Gel is a <strong>highly reactive pozzolanic material<\/strong> that acts as a supplementary cementitious component. Upon mixing with <strong>water and calcium hydroxide<\/strong>, it undergoes a chemical reaction, forming <strong>calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel<\/strong>, which significantly contributes to the <strong>strength development and durability of concrete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the <strong>polycarboxylate ether<\/strong> in the formulation acts as a <strong>high-performance superplasticizer<\/strong>. It forms a thin membrane around cement particles, preventing particle agglomeration through <strong>steric hindrance<\/strong> and generating electrostatic repulsion, leading to <strong>improved workability and fluidity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, <strong>polypropylene fibers<\/strong> further enhance the <strong>mechanical properties and abrasion resistance<\/strong> of concrete.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Properties and Benefits of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Creates a <strong>smooth, exposed<\/strong> concrete surface<\/li>\n<li>Reduces cement content by <strong>15% to 20%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Prevents <strong>thermal stress-induced cracks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Eliminates <strong>bleeding and segregation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enhances <strong>compressive, tensile, and flexural strength<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Increases <strong>abrasion and electrical resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Improves <strong>durability against freeze-thaw cycles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enhances <strong>workability without requiring additional superplasticizers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Facilitates <strong>pumping and reduces equipment wear<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Significantly minimizes <strong>surface cracking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Prevents <strong>corrosion of rebar and steel reinforcements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reduces <strong>water-to-cement ratio<\/strong> and improves <strong>rheological properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Minimizes <strong>water permeability and resistance against chloride and sulfate attacks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Produces <strong>highly cohesive and homogeneous concrete<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Applications of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for <strong>high-strength and high-performance concrete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Suitable for <strong>mass concrete placements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Effective for <strong>concrete exposed to freeze-thaw cycles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recommended for <strong>waterproof and impermeable concrete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Used in <strong>marine structures, bridges, decks, reservoirs, and dams<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applicable for <strong>blast-resistant concrete<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Suitable for <strong>chemical and corrosion-prone environments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Compatible with <strong>tunnels, water channels, treatment plants, and storage tanks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Used in <strong>industrial hard-wearing concrete floors<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applicable for <strong>both reinforced and non-reinforced concrete<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Physical and Chemical Properties of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Property<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Thick slurry or gel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dark gray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Specific Gravity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.35 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standards<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BS 1881-122, BS EN 12390-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chloride Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>pH Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dosage of Microsilica Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>optimal dosage<\/strong> of Microsilica Gel depends on <strong>laboratory evaluations<\/strong>, considering factors such as <strong>material composition, cement type, and environmental conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the recommended dosage ranges between <strong>5% to 7% of the cement weight<\/strong>. To achieve <strong>high compressive strength and durable concrete<\/strong>, <strong>10% to 15% of the mixing water should be reduced before adding the gel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Instructions for Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Microsilica Gel can be incorporated into the concrete mix using two methods:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pre-mixing Method:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix Microsilica Gel with <strong>all or part of the mixing water<\/strong> before adding it to the dry components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-mixing Method:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Add Microsilica Gel to the <strong>concrete mix after all components have been incorporated<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>minimum mixing time of 1 minute per cubic meter<\/strong> of concrete is required.<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>extended delays between mixing and placement<\/strong>, it is recommended to <strong>add Microsilica Gel in two stages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The first portion at the <strong>batching plant<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The second portion <strong>5 minutes before placement<\/strong>, mixing for <strong>an additional 2 to 4 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Safety Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsilica Gel is <strong>non-toxic and environmentally friendly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If swallowed, <strong>seek medical attention immediately<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In case of contact with <strong>skin or eyes<\/strong>, rinse immediately with <strong>plenty of fresh water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>protective gloves, safety goggles, and a mask<\/strong> when handling any chemical additives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Storage Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shelf Life:<\/strong> 1 year in original, sealed packaging.<\/li>\n<li>Store in a <strong>dry, cool place away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and frost<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimal storage 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