SYNCHRO® 100 is a patent pending liquid additive that has been formulated around stannous sulphate.
SYNCHRO® 100 is used to reduce the level of soluble chromium(VI) ions present when cement is mixed with water.
Chromium is present as a trace element in the raw materials used in the manufacture of cement clinker. In the oxidizing burning conditions of the cement kiln chromium(VI) may form.
SYNCHRO® 100 reduces this hexavalent chromium in aqueous cementitious systems to chromium(III), which forms a stable complex that precipitates.
SYNCHRO® 100 has a linear dose response from 2-20 ppm of chromium(VI). Typical dose for 5 ppm chromium(VI) is between 120 and 200 ppm and for 10 ppm of chromium(VI) is between 200 and 350 ppm. Actual dose will depend on the desired cement shelf-life and on cement grinding and storage conditions. (Figure 1)
The use of SYNCHRO® 100 does not influence the performance of cement, mortar or concrete.
SYNCHRO® 100 is compatible with commonly used cement additives and concrete admixtures.
Chromium(VI) levels of ≤ 2 ppm have been maintained for well over 3 months in cements treated with Synchro® 100. Storage stability at different plants depends on milling and storage conditions. (Figure 2)
See GCP recommended system configuration and materials of construction.
SYNCHRO® 100 is available in 1 m3 IBC containers weighing approximately 1500 kg.
SYNCHRO® 100 may also be supplied to certain locations in bulk.
All precautions defined on the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for SYNCHRO® 100 must be followed.
Field Engineers from GCP are available to assist in laboratory and mill test evaluations of Synchro® 100.
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