THE DETERMINATION OF ALKYLBENZENESULFONATE TYPE ADMIXTURES IN CONCRETE USING METHYLENE BLUE DYE

A method of analysis for admixtures containing alkylbenzenesulfonate has been developed. The method is tested in five phases and the results indicate that it has strong potential both as a qualitative and quantitative analytical technique. In Phase I it is shown that the method is effective in differentiating between solutions of alkylbenzenesulfonate containing admixtures and admixtures of other types. Phases II-IV demonstrate the utility of the method on concrete mortar mixes, concrete compressive strength cylinders and concrete cores cut from pavements. Phase V demonstrates the applicability of the method as a quantitative technique. This study shows that the method developed is a rapid, reliable and effective way to analyze concrete for alkylbenzenesulfonate containing admixtures. It appears to be superior to existing IR techniques in the areas of simplicity, sensitivity and quantitative ability. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Maine Department of Transportation

  Materials and Research Division, Box 1208, Hogan Road
  Bangor, ME  United States  04402
• Authors:
  • DeBerry, W J
• Publication Date: 1978-1

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 19 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Admixtures; Chemical compounds; Compressive strength; Concrete; Mortar; Quantitative analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cylinders
• Old TRIS Terms: Methylene chloride test
• Subject Areas: Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00174430
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Techn Paper 78-1
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 14 1978 12:00AM