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What Are Admixtures In Concrete?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Admixtures are chemical ingredients added to concrete during mixing.
  • They modify properties like setting time, workability, strength, and durability.
  • Common types include plasticizers, retarders, accelerators, and air-entraining agents.
  • Concrete plants meter them precisely as liquid or powder.

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