A type of Portland cement that generates moderate quantity of heat of hydration and moderate sulphates and chloride salts resistance. The scientific concept of Al Fanar Cement is to comply with the standards of Modified Portland Cement Type II by reducing the final total content of Tri-Calcium Aluminates and Tri-Calcium silicate phases as it hydrates generating bigger quantity of heat of hydration.
Uses and applications
Generally, Al Fanar Cement is recommended for mixing concrete in the media of double exposure to sulphates and chloride ions such as substructures and superstructures subjected to seawater attack. Also it is suitable for concrete elements of large cross sections (mass concrete).
Advantages
1. Moderate heat of hydration that reduces cracks even in mass concrete.
2. Balanced moderate Resistance of sulphates and chlorides.
3. It gives relatively moderate early compressive strength after7 days.
4. It gives high final compressive strength (28 days).
5. It gives a relatively delayed setting time and may reduce the needed dosage of concrete admixtures.
Shelf time
3 months, from the production date. It is recommended to retest the cement after 6 weeks.
Safety recommendations
It is recommended to follow the coming instructions:
Avoid the contact of the cement with the eyes and the skin since it may cause allergic reaction.
Use gloves and glasses to protect hands and eyes in case of spry applications, or manual mixings.
Packing
Bags: 50 Kg/bag
Jumbo plastic bags:500Kg/bag 1000Kg/bag 1500 Kg/bag
It is also available in bulk.
Storage
It is recommended to follow the coming instructions:
Storage should be done in a dry place and away from ground moisture.
It is preferable to store it on wooden ballets.
Cement should be covered to avoid the rain.
It is recommended not to pile up any more than ten bags, some on others.
How to clean the cement remains of the used tools
Before setting: by using clean water.
After setting: by using mechanical methods.
Environment concept
Do not dispose of into water or soil so it is advised and recommended to follow local environmental instructions.