HYDROPHOBIC CEMENT

Abstract

Efforts were made to improve the resistance of cement to absorption of moisture during storage. A 0.2 to 0.5% concentration of oleic acid incorporated in the cement provided the maximum protection. However, concretes and mortars made with oleic-acid-treated cement have excessive amounts of entrained air, which results in a reduction of compressive strength. No additive was found that would retain its ability to reduce the air content to an acceptable level. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1962
Accession Number
AD0276740

Entities

People

  • W.l. Cowell

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Compressive Strength
  • Concrete
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Moisture
  • Oleic Acid
  • Physical Properties
  • Resistance

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Surface Coatings Technology.