General Information

Presentation	Finely divided dry powder
Colour	Light grey
Bulk Weight	Aprox. 1.0 metric ton per cubic meter
Specific density	Aprox. 2.3 metric ton per cubic meter
Particle size	Maximum 34 % ROS on 45 micron sieve
Particle shape	Spherical
Package	1 metric ton big-bags and bulk tankers

Recommended Uses

Concrete
Mass concrete to reduce the heat of hydration To enhance workability of concrete by partial sand replacement

Grout
General purpose grouts for use in earthworks for the treatment of rock cracks.

Recommended Dosages

The dosages of ASHCRETE MM-34 and the other mix constituents should be determined by appropriate mix design testing. They will depend on required mix properties, grade of cement, admixtures used, etc. The following figures are indicative.

Typical replacement levels with ASHCRETE MM-34

Percentage of Total Binder	Dosage
Mass concrete 50%	100 – 150 kg/m3

Typical concrete performance with 25% ASHCRETE-34

Workability	Improved
Setting Time	Increased 30 - 60 min
Long Term Strength	Increased 15% -20%
Early Strength (7 days)	Reduces by 20%
Required Curing	8 to 10 Days
Permeability Reduced	2 - 5 times
Sulphate Attack	Substantially Reduced
Chlorine Penetration	Substantially Reduced
Heat of Hydration	Substantially Reduced
Plastic Shrinkage	Reduced