Hydramax – Re-thinking Cement Hydration
Increasing cement hydration from 60 – 70% (conventional levels) to 95%+ (near-complete hydration) represents a revolutionary advancement in concrete technology with profound implications:
Superior Strength Development
Dramatically increases compressive, flexural and tensile strengths, achieving final compressive strengths of up to 30% more, and flexural and tensile strengths of up to 100% higher than conventional concrete.
Faster Release Times
Dramatically accelerates strength gain, achieving in days strength that would traditionally take weeks. 7-day strengths are achieved in just 3 days, and 28-day strengths by day 7.
Enhanced Density
Creates a significantly denser concrete matrix by converting more cement particles into calcium silicate hydrate, reducing voids and improving the concrete’s microstructure.
Transformed Pore Network
Converts interconnected pores into “dead-end” structures, reducing water intrusion and porosity.
Improved Durability
Substantially increases resistance to chemical attack, freeze-thaw damage, carbonation, and chloride penetration by minimising pathways for aggressive substances.
Environmental Impact
Can allow between 20-25% reduction in cement Enables cement during production whilst maintaining performance, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of concrete production.