WK93105 - New Guide for Laboratory Evaluation of Soluble Alkali Silicates

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ASTM WK93105

New Guide for Laboratory Evaluation of Soluble Alkali Silicates

1. Scope

The guide will provide information for the laboratory evaluation of soluble alkali silicate products applied to new concrete surfaces. This will assist manufacturers and end users to determine which test methods are appropriate for abrasion (scratch resistance), hardness, permeability and stain resistance.

Keywords

Densifier

Rationale

There are many claims in the industry that the soluble alkali silicate products improve abrasion resistance by densifying the surface, but there is currently no guidance to determine the efficacy of these products.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: C09.22

Committee: C09

Staff Manager: W Scott Orthey

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-09-2024

Technical Contact: Cyler Hayes

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