TYTRONIX® is a proprietary product developed at the research laboratories of GCP. It utilizes a revolutionary new chemistry that results in a dramatic improvement in the performance of low air mortar cements.
Designed to be interground during the cement manufacturing process, TYTRONIX® use allows cement manufacturers to achieve the high flexural bond strength and low air levels consistent with the requirements of the ASTM C 1329-96 Standard Specification for Mortar Cement. In addition, TYTRONIX® imparts superior workability to mortar cements, such that, in blind trowel tests performed by professional masons, low air mortars made with TYTRONIX® outranked the standard high air masonry cements. TYTRONIX® is also formulated to provide superior board life and water retention to the mortar.
For cases where manufacturers or masons have special performance needs, the base TYTRONIX® formula can be modified to provide enhanced benefits. These variants of TYTRONIX®, known as TYTRONIX® SA, TYTRONIX® A and TYTRONIX® AR can be formulated to provide superior water retention, strength or set time control as needed by the customer.
| PRODUCT | TYTRONIX® | TYTRONIX® SA | TYTRONIX® A | TYTRONIX® AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive Dosage (lb/ton) | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Setting Times (minutes) | ||||
| Initial Set (minimum) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 350 |
| Initial Set (maximum) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 550 |
| Water Retention (%) | 80++ | 80++ | 80++ | 80+ |
| Board Life | ||||
| Initial Downgrade | 60 | 75 | 90 | 90 |
| Final Downgrade | 75 | 105 | 120 | 120 |
| Air Entrainment % (max) | 8-14 | 8-14 | 8-14 | 8-14 |
| Formulation Advantages | Lowest Cost Water Retention | Strength Water Retention Workability | Water Retention Workability Board Life | False Set Control Water Retention |
Notes: 1 Performance shown here is meant to suggest a typical value. Due to GCP’s custom formulating capabilities and varying cement raw material characteristics, actual performance could exceed the values listed above.
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Last Updated: 2024-06-21
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