Preparation and performance evaluation of new retarder for concrete
In order to effectively extend the setting time of concrete and improve the long-distance pumping performance of concrete,a new type of retarder GRE-1 suitable for concrete was prepared by free radical polymerization with vinyl polyoxyethylene ether TPEG,methacrylic acid MAA and acrylic acid phosphate monomer FM-1 as the main raw materials,and its comprehensive performance was evaluated.The test results show that the new retarder GRE-1 can effectively improve the fluidity of cement slurry and prolong the setting time of cement slurry.When its mass concentration is 0.5%,the fluidity of cement slurry can be greatly improved,and the initial setting time and final setting time of cement slurry can be extended by more than one time;GRE-1 can also combine with cations in cement slurry to effectively reduce the concentration of cations in filtrate;The incorporation of GRE-1 can greatly improve the early compressive strength and flexural strength of cement mortar specimens,and improve their mechanical properties;The application effect of GRE-1 in concrete is obviously better than that of common commercial retarders HT-1 and HP-1.The research results show that the new retarder GRE-1 can effectively improve the working performance of concrete and meet the needs of concrete long-distance pumping.