Review:
Retarding Admixtures
overall review score: 4.2
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Retarding admixtures are chemicals added to concrete mixes to slow down the setting time, allowing more time for placement and finishing.
Key Features
- Slows setting time of concrete
- Improves workability
- Reduces water content in mix
- Minimizes cracking and shrinkage
Pros
- Allows for more placement and finishing time
- Improves workability of concrete mix
- Helps reduce cracking and shrinkage in cured concrete
Cons
- May increase cost of concrete mix
- Can affect early strength development