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ADTHIX

Thixotropic agent

ADTHIX is a ready-to-use, diutan gum-based admixture, formulated specifically to modify the viscosity of hydraulic cement-based materials without affecting other characteristics.

  • The addition of ADTHIX to MS Cable enhances the thixotropic properties of the grout.
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Usage

  • For increasing the viscosity of a grout, over time, to prevent the loss of material in fractured soil
 

Advantages

  • The addition of ADTHIX to MS Cable enhances the thixotropic properties of the grout.

Packaging

25 kg (55 lb) bag

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

12 months in original, unopened packaging

Storage Conditions

Store dry, ensuring that product is not exposed to rain, condensation or high humidity.

Application

Application Information

Flowability

To evaluate the plastic behavior of MS Cable, infused with the addition of ADTHIX, the thixotropic grout flow is measured using the mini-cone [ASTM C 1437 (Modified)]. The flow results are shown in Table 1.

   

Table 1
Flow measurements according to ASTM C 1437 (Modified). MS Cable with the addition of ADTHIX at room temperature [21 °C (70 °F) in a laboratory].

   

100 g (0.22 lb) of ADTHIX per 25 KG (55 lb) of MS Cable

500 g (1.1 lb) of ADTHIX per 25 KG (55 lb) of MS Cable

Grout temperature at plastic state T = 0 s.

28 °C (82 °F)

28 °C (82 °F)

T = 0 s. (4 minutes after initial mix)

180 mm (7.1 in)

115 mm (4.5 in)

T = 10 min. rest after mix130 mm (5.1 in)105 mm (4.1 in)
T = 10 min. rest + 30 s. remix155 mm (6.1 in)110 mm (4.3 in)


 
Application steps

MIXING

Note: The ambient temperature and those of the components can influence the plastic properties of the product. Mixing equipment and the type of pump used for placement can also influence these properties.

 

Table 2
Mixing procedure of MS Cable, 25 KG (55 lb) with ADTHIX

   

Step

Component to introduce

Action / Activity

Mixer Speed

1

8.3 L (2.2 US) gallons of water

Add 100% of the water into the high shear mixer

Medium

2

25 KG (55 lb) of MS Cable

Gradually empty the dry contents of a 25 KG (55 lb) bag of MS Cable into thehigh shear mixer

Medium

3100 g (0.22 lb)Gradually empty the contents of a sachet of ADTHIX into the high shear mixerHigh
4-Mix at high speed for 3 to 5 minutesHigh

   

Note: Recirculate the grout in the mixer when the product is not being pumped.


 

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