Technical
Specification
Chemical
MICROSILICA
- Micro Silica, a mineral composed of ultrafine amorphous spheres of silicon dioxide (SiO2), is used as an additive for a stronger durable concrete structure.
- Advance Micro Silica is much finer than Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). It is a pozzolanic material primarily consisting of natural fine grained densified particles of silica (SiO2) with bulk density ranging from 500~750 Kg/m3.
Application
• Sulphate resistance concrete
• Concrete Pipes
• High strength concrete slabs
• for Shotcrete
• High-rise buildings
• Pavement and Driveways
• Industrial & commercial floors
• Patch Repairs
• Dams and tunnels
• Water stop concrete
• Marine concrete
• Concrete blocks
technical dosage range
| Type of Application | Percentage of Dosage* (%) |
|---|---|
| Normal Concret | 4-7 |
| Self -Compacting Concret | 4-10 |
| High Strength | 7-10** |
| Low Permeability | 12-15 |
| Shotcrete | 8-12 |
| * The percentage of silica fumes is measured in weight (dry weight) of the cementitious materials | |
| ** To achieve particular performance characteristics, higher dosage may be used under specific conditions. | |
physical and chemical properties
| Property | Test Results | Allowable |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Light Grey | Light-Dark Gray |
| Bulk Density | 500-700 kg/m³ | 500-700 kg/m³ |
| Specific Surface Area | 15000 m²/kg | Min. 15000 m²/kg |
| Fineness ( % Retained on 45µm sieve) | <1% | Max. 10% |
| Silica (SiO₂) | 93% | Min. 85% |
| Sulphuric Acid (SO₃) | 0.01% | Max. 1% |
| Loss on ignition (LOI) | 0.42% | Max 6% |