Revolutionary technology redefines concrete strength

A STRENGTH- enhancing admixture solution for the construction has been launched by BASF, a product considered innovative and revolutionary.

The new solution, Master X-Seed STE, significantly improves both early and late-age strength development in concrete and helps make concrete production more efficient.

The concept originated from BASF’s Master X-Seed patented technology, a ‘unique’ seeding technology used to promote Calcium Silicate Hydrate through synthetically produced nanoparticles. Master X-Seed STE further enhances concrete’s strength development and performance characteristics. “Through a localised development program, our Australian team has been successful in commercialising this new technology for the Australian and New Zealand markets,” said Jason Bolt, BASF Head of Construction, Australia and New Zealand. “The strength enhancement abilities of our technology can increase concrete strength without the addition of cement and increase the percentage of supplementary cementitious materials needed to produce the same strength results per cubic metre of concrete. These properties help to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete production.”

Master X-Seed STE admixture allows concrete producers to expand the performance space of a given concrete mixture and optimise the cementitious content, by permitting a strength safety factor up to 15 percent. This allows earlier stripping of forms to improve production efficiency. It is recommended for use in ready-mixed and precast concrete and Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC).

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