POLYMER MODIFICATION OF PORTLAND CEMENT SYSTEMS

Addition of organic polymers to cement systems is made for a variety of purposes. This diversity of purpose leads to a like diversity in "mechanism of action" of the polymer component in cement systems. The hydration of portland cement is summarized. The 4 types of polymer-modified portland cement systems are water-retentive grouts and mortars, fiber-reinforced concretes, polymer-impregnated concretes, and polymer latex-modified mortars and concretes. Physical forms of the incorporated polymer include powder, fiber, monomer precursor, and aqueous polymer emulsion.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Chemical Society

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• Authors:
  • Wagner, H B
• Publication Date: 1973-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 105-108
• Serial:
  • Chemical Technology
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Chemical Society

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cement; Polymers; Portland cement
• Old TRIS Terms: Polymer modified portland cements
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046411
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 18 1974 12:00AM