With the start of modern chemistry, various new chemicals are being developed, which are playing an important role in the construction sector across the globe. Construction chemicals are an important part of the chemical sector and with their arrival, the construction sector has transformed significantly.
These chemicals are utilized to improve the quality of building materials in construction activities to make the activities durable, cost-effective, and sustainable.
Understanding Construction Chemicals
Construction chemicals are utilized in construction projects or activities. These chemicals have a wide-ranging scope of functionality in the area of construction. They can be utilized in current construction activities to speed up the progress or in new construction activities or to provide strength & improve durability to the structures or for retrofitting & repairing existing constructions.
Construction chemicals are utilized together with different building materials in the construction area to enhance workability, increase effectiveness, protect the part of any structure, improve efficiency, or boost speed.
Moreover, construction chemicals are available in various types of products, such as admixtures, grouts, flooring chemicals, sealants, chemicals for the repair and maintenance of structures, and waterproofing chemicals.
Types of Construction Chemicals
Some of the main construction chemicals utilized in the construction sector include:
Concrete Admixtures
Concrete admixtures are one of the most common materials currently, it is utilized for several purposes under various site situations. In some situations, normal concrete fails to provide essential durability or quality performance. In such conditions, admixtures are utilized to alter the properties of regular concrete to meet the necessity, therefore making it more ideal for the condition.
Water Reducers
The mixtures of inorganic & organic substances or the organic substances, that enable a decrease in the content of water for the given workability, or provide a better workability at the equal water content, are termed plasticizing admixtures (water reducers). The advantages are significant in both cases.
The function of the water reducer is basically to fluidify the combination, lessen the friction among particles, and enhance the workability of grout, mortar, or concrete. A major chemical commonly utilized is Lignosulphonic acid (LSA). It is utilized either in the form of sodium salt or calcium.
