The function of VAE emulsion in mortar
Feb 08, 2021
When VAE is mixed with sand slurry, many properties are improved, but the properties of mortar are also different due to the amount of emulsion mixed in mortar. According to research, from the comprehensive point of view of performance and economy, it is considered that the P/C (polymer weight/cement weight) value is between 0.1 and 0.4.
Increase mortar strength: The fluidity (flow value) of the mortar increases with the increase of the amount of emulsion added, and can rely on mixing with the emulsion to reduce the amount of water, so as to obtain a dense hardened substance, and can increase the strength, so that the shrinkage rate and water absorption decline.
Improve the brittleness of mortar: When VAE emulsions are mixed into it, vibration-absorbing polymer particles fill the cement Spaces, thus improving the impact resistance of the mortar.
Improve chemical resistance: The mixed VAE emulsion can improve the acid resistance of the mortar and prevent the corrosion of salt water, machine oil, ammonia, methanol and other chemicals.
The use of synthetic resins can improve the strength and adhesion of concrete, mortar, etc:
The synthetic resin solution is applied to the surface of the original concrete or mortar, and then the surface is covered with new concrete or mortar, which can eliminate the "rough work" process. At present, polyvinyl acetate emulsions and styrene-butadiene rubber latex are commonly used, and VAE emulsions have greater bond strength than these two emulsions.
Pure mortar has no bonding strength for wood, metal, plastic, etc., and only when the polymer is mixed in, the mortar can bond with wood, etc.
High strength can be obtained by curing in the air (it is not necessary to spray water onto the poured mortar). If the hydration reaction of cement products is not sufficient, then it cannot get the inherent strength, so if the mortar is cured in the air, then it is brittle and easy to crack. If VAE emulsions are mixed in, the strong hydration force of the emulsions prevents the mortar from losing water too quickly, thus providing the moisture needed for cement curing.
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