Calcium Formate
MIKEM calcium formate: accelerates cement hardening, effective in cold weather, recommended dosage 0.5-1.0% of cement weight, up to 2.5% max.
MIKEM calcium formate is a white free-flowing and non-toxic crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C2H2CaO4. It is neutral, slightly bitter and hygroscopic, and has good solubility in water. The specific gravity is 2.023, the bulk density is 900-1000g/k, and the decomposition temperature is no less than 400℃.Our calcium formate products are mainly used in construction mortar, and various concretes to accelerate the hardening speed of cement and shorten its setting time. As an early strength agent, our calcium formate products can avoid the fact that the condensation speed is too slow at low temperatures, especially in winter. Besides, our products can also accelerate the demolding pace so that they can be put into use in a short time.Our recommended dosage of calcium formate is between 0.5~1.0 percent of the weight of 1-ton cement-based mortar and concrete, and the maximum dosage is about 2.5% of the total cement. As the temperature decreases, the content of calcium formate gradually increases; Its effect on early strength is very significant, and it will increase by about 0.3~0.5% even in summer.
- Shorten initial setting time
- Change the retardation of cement to be normal under
in low temperature conditions
- Increase the growth rate of early strength
- Shorten the time of concrete reaches load capacity
Construction Industry:
- Concrete Acceleration: Calcium Formate is utilized as a concrete accelerator, promoting rapid setting and early strength development in concrete mixes, thereby accelerating construction timelines.
Animal Feed Additive:
- Preservative and Acidifier: In animal feed formulations, Calcium Formate acts as a preservative and acidifier, improving feed quality, enhancing digestibility, and promoting animal health.
Leather Industry:
- Tanning Agent: Calcium Formate is used in the leather industry as a tanning agent, facilitating the tanning process and enhancing the quality of leather products.
Construction Chemicals:
- Admixture Component: As an integral component of construction chemicals, Calcium Formate serves as a corrosion inhibitor and moisture control agent, enhancing the durability and performance of construction materials.
Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry:
- Drilling Fluid Additive: Calcium Formate is employed as a drilling fluid additive, aiding in wellbore stability, reducing fluid loss, and improving drilling efficiency in oil and gas exploration and production operations.
Concrete Waterproofing:
- Waterproofing Agent: In concrete formulations, Calcium Formate acts as a waterproofing agent, enhancing the resistance of concrete structures to water ingress and improving overall durability.