Inventions of the 21st century
KALMATRON® KF-SEA
INTRODUCTION KALMATRON® KF-SEA is an admixture to regular concrete mixes containing unwashed sea sand and sea gravel where hydration of cement may be provided with sea water as well.
This is an inorganic cementitious compound that discharges the electrochemical potentials of the most sea salts, which are aggressive to the concrete structures.
RECOGNITION OF KALMATRON® KF-SEA • KALMATRON® KF-SEA performs best in the same environment from which the raw materials were taken. • Before any operation in a new place, it is necessary to determine which of the dosages is optimal in a comparative compressive strength testimony.
USES OF KALMATRON® KF-SEA • Used for enhancing concrete and reinforced concrete in centrally loaded foundations, pillars, walls, columns, etc. Not for bending elements with thickness less than 450 mm. • Facilities for Industrial and Military hazardous waste, dams, tunnels, heavy traffic roads, ramps, seaports, etc.
BENEFITS FOR CONCRETE STRUCTURES • Used with natural and unwashed sea fillers for higher durability than any known HP concrete mixes. • Absolute resistance to salt corrosion of concrete structure, prevention of metal anchor and rebar rusting as well. • Highest liquid impermeability, resistance to vapor transmission, and advanced as radiation shielding material. • Reduces exothermic heat up to two times. • Highly resistant to chemical corrosions and Freeze/Thaw cycles. • Stable resistance to core efflorescence. • Mortars with KF-SEA are very adhesive to concrete and granite.
ECONOMICAL ADVANTAGES • Absolute independence from suppliers of sand, gravel, and water. Take them from the sea shore. • Facilities for Industrial and Military hazardous waste, dams, tunnels, heavy traffic roads, ramps, seaports, etc. • No other chemicals applied with KF-SEA. • Cost of the ready mix concrete with KF-SEA is 40% in comparison with salt resistant HP concrete and only 25% compared to conventional concrete.
THE ESSENTIALS OF KALMATRON® KF-SEA • Concrete/mortar structures with KF-SEA have a distinctly unique appearance. Compaction with a density of 2,500 Kg/m3 to 3,000 Kg/m3 makes KF-SEA virtually an artificial rock. • Dark or black-gray color of concrete structure is an indication of complete mineralogical oxidation by the KF-SEA admixture, or the so called "Ironing of Concrete".
