Alccofine 1203 Tds

SYNOPSIS
ALCCOFINE1203 performs in superior manner than all other mineral admixtures used in concrete
within India. Due to its inbuilt CaO content, ALCCOFINE1203 triggers two way reactions during
hydration
Primary reaction of cement hydration.
Pozzolanic reaction: ALCCOFINE also consumes by product calcium hydroxide from

the hydration of cement to form additional C-S-H gel, similar to pozzolans.
This results in denser pore structure and ultimately higher strength gain.
This booklet presents results of examination carried out on ALCCOFINE1203 in comparison with Silica
Fume in concrete, and the effect it has on workability, water requirement, admixture requirement,
strength and durability. Thus, obtained results confirm that properly designed mixes with judicious
use of ALCCOFINE 1203 exhibits superior properties than Silica Fume.
INTRODUCTION
As a result of growth in advance technology in concrete, high performance concrete (HPC) has gained
world wide popularity in the construction industry since 1990. In practice, high performance concrete,
are generally characterized by high cement factors and very low w/cm ratios. Such concrete suffer
from two major weaknesses. It is extremely difficult to obtained proper workability, and to retain the
workability for sufficiently long period of time with such concrete mixes. High dosage of high range
water reducing agents(HRWR) then become a necessity, and resulting cohesive and thixotropic, sticky
mixes are equally difficult to place and compact fully and efficiently. These problem indicate that
there is probably a critical limit for the water content below which high HRWR dosage become not
only essential but also unhelpful and undesirable, and often even harmful from a durability point of
view.
In high performance concrete applications, Silica Fume is generally proposed as the appropriate
cement extender where high strength, low permeability are the prime requirements. Though silica
fume is known to improve durability, its addition in concrete is often negated by the increase water
and/or admixture dosage required to improve the workability and handling properties of the fresh
concrete.
ALCCOFINE 1203 is a specially processed product based on slag of high glass content with high
reactivity obtained through the process of controlled granulation. The raw materials are composed
primary of low calcium silicates. The processing with other select ingredients results in controlled
particle size distribution (PSD). The computed blain value based on PSD is around 12000cm2/gm and is
truly ultra fine. Due to its unique chemistry and ultra fine particle size, ALCCOFINE1203 provides
reduced water demand for a given workability, even up to 70% replacement level as per requirement
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of concrete performance. ALCCOFINE 1203 can also be used as a high range water reducer to improve
compressive strength or as a super workability aid to improve flow.
CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES

As can be seen in the chemical composition and physical characteristics listed in Table 1, ALCCOFINE
1203 has got the unique chemical composition mainly of CaO 31-33% and SiO2 33-35%. Physically the
product is unique with regards to its particle size distribution. Figure: 1, demonstrates the
comparative particle size distribution analysis.
TABLE. 1 Distinctive chemical composition and physical composition
Chemical Analysis
CaO
Al2O3
Fe2O3
SO3
MgO
SiO2
Physical analysis
Bulk Density
Surface Area
Particle shape
Particle Size, d10
d50
d90
Mass %
32-34
18-20
1.8-2
0.3-0.7
8-10
33-35
Range
600-700 kg/m3
12000 cm2/gm
Irregular
<2
< 5
<9
Figure. 1 Particle Size Distribution

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
110
100
90
% Passing
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.1
0.5
10
18
25
45
65
75
Microns
Micro Silica
ALCCOFINE 1203
OPC
CONCRETE QUALITY AND MIX DESIGN

The quality and impermeability of high performance concrete are, determined by the amount of water
utilized in mix design i.e. the water/binder ratio. High range water reducers (HRWR) are extensively
used to ensure placement with low water contents. The presence of extremely fine particles
decreases the permeability and improves durability.
In order to measure the effect of ALCCOFINE1203 on the workability, water requirement and HRWR
dosages, three sequences of concrete mixes were prepared, based on the following mix design
methodology:
A. Workability: Maintaining the water/binder ratio, admixture dosage constant and measuring
the slump and compressive strength.
B. Water Demand: Maintaining the admixture quantity constant and varying the water/binder
ratio and measuring the slump and compressive strength.
C. Admixture Requirement: Maintaining the water/binder ratio constant and varying the
admixture content and measuring slump and compressive strength.
In all three methodologies binders are OPC 430 kg, Fly Ash 80kg and alternately using
ALCCOFINE1203 40kg and Silica Fume 40kg as total binder content. The total binder content
was maintained constant at 550kg/m3. Crushed Basalt rock was used as coarse aggregate and local
river sand was used as fine aggregate. These materials used were dried completely before using.
The HRWR used was Polycarboxylate ether.
EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM
Considering typical mix design, the further changes were carried out as per the described
methodologies.
TABLE.2 Typical Mix Design
Mass of Constituents (kgs)
Materials
Cement
Fly Ash
Silica Fume
Alccofine1203
Water
Admixture
Reference Mix
Silica Fume
430
80
40
0
160
4
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE
1203
430
80
0
40
160
4

TAblE.2 A : Materials Used For Experiment
Material
Brand Name
Product
Cement
ACC
43 Grade OPC
Fly Ash
Dirk (I) Pvt. Ltd.
P 60
Silica Fume
ORkLA (I) Pvt.Ltd.

(Formerly known as
Elkem India Pvt.Ltd.)
920 D
Admixture
Glenium BASF
B - 244
METHODOLOGY A: ASSESSMENT OF WORKABILITY

From Table 3 and Figure 2 it is clear that replacement of part of binder by ALCCOFINE1203 improves
the compressive strength as well as slump of the concrete subsequently, even by maintaining
water/binder ratio and admixture dosage constant, in comparison with Silica Fume. Due to its unique
particle size distribution and inbuilt CaO , ALCCOFINE1203 results in to formation of dense pore
structure, which results in improved workability, workability retention and compressive strength at
all ages.
TABLE 3.: Workability data for concrete specimens of equal water/binder ratio and
containing same amount of HRWR
Assessment of Workability
Materials
Cement
Fly Ash
Silica Fume
Alccofine1203
Water
Admixture
Reference Mix
Silica Fume
430
80
40
0
160
4
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE
1203
430
80
0
40
160
4
Note:- Contents in kg/m3

FIGURE 2. ASSESSMENT OF WORKABILITY

250
Slump in mm
200
150
Reference Mix
Sample Mix
100
50
0
Initial
30 min
60 min
90 min
120 min
Period
The rates of strength development for 1, 3, 7, 28 and 56 days and workability of concrete with
ALCCOFINE1203 in comparison with Silica Fume is stated in table 5.Which indicate ALCCOFINE1203 is
batter than Silica Fume as per the tests carried out.
TABLE 4.
The effect of ALCCOFINE1203 addition on compressive strength and workability of

concrete specimen with equal water/binder ratio.
SLUMP (mm)
Reference mix
Silica Fume
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE 1203
Initial
180
210
30 min
150
180
60 min
110
150
90 min
120 min
1 Day
3 Day
7 Day
28 Day
56 Day
90
120
60
95
Compressive Strength (MPa)
20.4
20.58
38.29
45.11
49.83
55.72
64.17
67.44
68.25
70.42

METHODOLOGY B: ASSESSMENT OF WATER DEMAND

The quality feature of ALCCOFINE 1203 is the optimized particle size distribution and unique chemical
composition, which reduces the water demand to achieve a specific slump value. In this methodology,
the binder content and admixture content were kept constant and the outcome on water
requirement, workability and compressive strength were measured.
TABLE 5. The effect of ALCCOFINE 1203 on the water required to maintain a constant slump.
Assessment of Water Requirement
Materials
Cement
Fly Ash
Silica Fume
Alccofine1203
Water
Admixture
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE
1203
430
80
0
40
152
4
Reference Mix
Silica Fume
430
80
40
0
160
4
FIGURE 3 A: ASSESSMENT OF WATER REQUIRED
Water
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
WaterDem and in liters

Reference Mix Micro Silica
Sample mix ALCCOFINE 1203

FIGURE 3 B: ASSEMENT OF WORKABILITY

250
Slump in mm
200
150
Reference Mix
Sample Mix
100
50
0
Initial
30 min
60 min
90 min
120 min
Period
It is clear from Table 6 and Figure 3-A and B that decrease in water content increases the
compressive strength. Coming to workability, though the water is decreased in sample mix of
ALCCOFINE 1203, the retention of slump is better as compared to Silica Fume. The decrease in water
demand is because of high glass content which has water repelling property.
TABLE 6: Compressive strength and workability of concrete specimen with constant binder and
HRWR content.
SLUMP (mm)
Reference mix
Silica Fume
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE 1203
Initial
190
200
30 min
155
160
60 min
120
130
90 min
120 min
95
65
110
80
1 Day
3 Day
7 Day
28 Day
56 Day

21.3
23.54
38.75
47.2
50.02
60.42
64.50
70.47
68.50
74.44

At a constant binder content, the compressive strength of concrete increased along with a reduction
in water. As a result the assimilation of ALCCOFINE 1203 in concrete facilitates a lower water/binder
ratio, which in turn achieves improved compressive strength at all ages and durability as well.
METHODOLOGY 3: ASSESSMENT OF HRWR REQUIREMENT
Finer particle size results in rendering more surface area for pozzolanic reaction, allowing concrete
achieving higher strength very easily. Due to optimized particle size of ALCCOFINE 1203 workable
concrete can be made using less admixture content.
For this Methodology water/binder ratio was kept constant and HRWR in case of
ALCCOFINE 1203 was reduced, to check the workability and compressive strength.
TABLE 7: Assessment of HRWR required for a concrete specimen at constant water/binder ratio.
Assessment of HRWR Requirement
Materials
Reference
Mix Silica
Fume
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE
1203
Cement
430
430
Fly Ash
80
80
Silica Fume
40
Alccofine1203
40
Water
160
160
Admixture
3.00
FIGURE 4 A: ASSESSMENT OF HRWR REQUIRED
Admixture
Adm ixture Dosage in kg
Reference Mix Micro Silica

FIGURE 4 B: ASSEMENT OF WORKABILITY
250
200
150
100
50
0
Initial
30 min
60 min
Reference mix Micro Silica
90 min
120 min
It is clear from Table 8 and Figure 4 -A and B that even by reducing the content of HRWR ALCCOFINE
1203 shows better workability and compressive strength, as compared to Silica Fume. Using
AlCCOFINE1203 in concrete specimen reduces the amount of HRWR as compared to Silica Fume which
in turn reduces the mix cost. ALCCOFINE 1203 provides a lower HRWR dosage to obtain a desired
workability.
TABLE 8: Workability and compressive strength of concrete specimen at constant water/binder ratio.
SLUMP (mm)
Reference mix
Silica Fume
Sample mix
ALCCOFINE 1203
Initial
185
195
30 min
150
165
60 min
125
130
90 min
120 min
100
60
115
75
1 Day
3 Day
7 Day
28 Day
56 Day

20
22.58
38.95
46.12
49.23
54.72
63.57
68.64
68.05
72.52

Concrete containing ALCCOFINE 1203 display superior results of compressive strength as compared to
Silica Fume.
DISCUSSION OF MIX DESIGN CRITERIA AND THEIR TEST RESULTS

The mix deigns containing ALCCOFINE 1203 are prepared to give optimum advantages in terms of
technical as well as economical benefits. The obtained comparative results clearly confirm the
superior performance of ALCCOFINE 1203 over Silica Fume.
As per the methodologies carried out, in first case with equal amount of water/binder ratio and HRWR
in concrete specimen the comparative results of ALCCOFINE 1203 is better than the silica fume. The
results are similar even in other two methodologies. Increase in strength & workability and decreased
HRWR ratio is mainly due to the optimized Particle Size Distribution and proper chemical composition
of ALCCOFINE 1203.
ALCCOFINE 1203 facilitate to reduce water content and/or HRWR dosage to provide superior
performance of concrete in terms of workability and compressive strength over Silica Fume.
long term pozzolanic activity of ALCCOFINE 1203 can be observed as a function of its particle size
distribution and chemical composition. ALCCOFINE 1203 results in to formation of dense pore
structure and inbuilt CaO provides increased secondary hydrated products because of which improved
strength gain at early as well as later ages are observed. Secondary hydrated products formed due to
pozzolanic and Cementitious hydration reaction fills the pores. This reduces the permeability of
hydrated products to great extent and protects concrete from chemical attack.
DURABILITY
Though the growing strength is an important criterion for concrete performance, it sometimes fails to
give a desired durability. Under durability water permeability and chloride penetration were
measured most commonly.
Engineers are, by nature, fascinated and indeed obsessed, by high strength and very high strength
concrete. Misconception is widely-held that high strength concretes are, per se, highly durable. The
impetus for higher and higher concrete strengths also came from demands for exceptional increases
in the height of high-rise buildings and for long span bridges. High strength concrete is often
characterized by high cement factors and very low w/cm ratios. Such concretes generally suffer from
two major weaknesses i.e. extremely difficult to obtain proper workability and to retain the

workability for a sufficiently long period of time. Thus concept of strength through durability become
essential. (Ref. concept of strength through durability R N Swamy University of Sheffield, England)
Permeability of concrete often dictates the performance with respect to durability.
Chloride ion penetration is the most frequently specified durability criterion for a long term service life
of concrete structures. RCPT ASTM C1202 is an Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of
Concretes Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration.(Title of ASTM C1202-05)
ASTM C1202 says that this test method is applicable to types of concrete where correlations have
been established between this test procedure and long term chloride penetration by ponding
method. (ASTM C1202 -05,clause1).
Most importantly ALCCOFINE 1203 has ability to increase the service life of concrete by its Packing
Effect. Packing effect retards ingression of aggressive agents in concrete even by diffusion and thus
enhances durability of concrete. The concrete sample for durability test used was having same
proportion as in sample Methodology A.
To test ALCCOFINE 1203 for Chloride penetration we have used ASTM C 1543.
WATER PERMEABILITY
The test used to measure the impermeability of concrete was DIN 1048. According to this test the
cubes were initially water-cured for 28 days, and then exposed to water pressure of 5 bars for 72
hours after which the cube was divided and the depth of water penetration measured. Penetration of
less than 25 mm is generally considered to be impermeable concrete.
TABLE 9: Water Permeability (DIN 1048)
Assessment of water permeability
Reference
Sample mix
Mix Silica
ALCCOFINE
Materials
Fume
1203
Cement
430
430
Fly Ash
80
80
Silica Fume
40
0
Alccofine1203
0
40
Water
160
160
Admixture
4
4
Water Permeability
18mm
13mm

As per the results described above we can see that the water permeability in case of ALCCOFINE 1203
is less than that of Silica Fume. Presence of ultra fine Cementitious / pozzolanic materials allows
denser packing between cement particles and reduces the wall effect in transition zone between the
paste and the aggregate. This refines the concrete microstructure and enhances the degree of
impermeability and the strength characteristics of concrete.
CHLORIDE PERMEABILITY
The chloride penetration test was compared between ALCCOFINE 1203 and OPC.
The ASTM C 1543 test measures the penetration of chloride iron into concrete. Three slabs of
concrete measuring 90mm + 15mm thick and 300mm square surface area. The slabs used were water
cured for 28 days. After the conditioning period 3% NaCl solution was ponded on a top surface for 90
days, while the bottom face was left exposed to drying environment. At the end of this time powdered
samples by rotary impact hammer are obtained at various depths (10-20, 25-35, 40-50, 55-65mm).
Chloride content of the sample from each depth were determined and reported.
TABLE 10 : Concrete mix design for chloride permeability test
Concrete Mix Design
Materials
Reference Mix
Cement
400
360
Alccofine1203
40
Water
160
160
Admixture
TABLE 11 : The ASTM C 1543 test / salt ponding test

Results (% by mass)
Depth of
Sample
Extraction
(mm)
Chloride
content for
OPC concrete
Controlled
Material
Chloride content
with ALCCOFINE
1203
Top Surface
0.4
o.3900
5 mm depth
0.31
0.045

10 mm depth
0.29
0.0056
15 mm depth
0.2
0.0051
20 mm depth
0.18
0.0051
25 mm depth
0.15
0.0048
30 mm depth
0.15
0.0048
35 mm depth
0.11
0.0048
Because of its finer pore structure and chemical stability, ALCCOFINE 1203 in concrete is substantially
more resistant to chloride diffusion. Thus, it reduces the penetration of chlorides in concrete and
protects embedded steel from corrosion.
CaO available in ALCCOFINE 1203 Contribute to maintain CaOH as buffer in pore Solution, which helps
to maintain pH of pore solution. Denser pore matrix restricts chloride penetration and alkalinity forms
passive layer on steel and protect it from corrosion.
TECHNICAL BENEFITS
Till now we have conducted many trials, at various organization to assess the properties of ALCCOFINE
1203 and its performance in concrete. These trials results shown following benefits:
Fresh State
Improves workability retention
Improves flow ability
Improves rheology
Reduces segregation
Reduces heat of hydration
Hardened state
Improves durability
Improves resistance to ASR
Improves strength at all ages
Improves resistance to chemical attack / corrosion
Imparts light color
Lowers permeability

APPLICATIONS
The application of ALCCOFINE 1203 in various Cementitious materials are gives below:
High rise Structure

Marine Structure
Ports
Roads
Bridges
SUMMARY
ALCCOFINE 1203 can be used as practical substitute for Silica Fume as per the results obtained. If the
advantages of ALCCOFINE 1203 are observed in the concrete mix design, the initial rate of strength
development was found to be increased or similar as that of Silica Fume.
Durability test measuring the water permeability showed better results than the Silica Fume.
But in case of chloride permeability we have compared ALCCOFINE 1203 with OPC and the results
shows less permeability incase of ALCCOFINE 1203 than that of OPC.
The use of ALCCOFINE 1203, as an alternative to Silica Fume can be effective in enhancing the
properties of concrete, both in its fresh and hardened state. Due to the lower water demand,
ALCCOFINE 1203 can be ideally used to:
Lower the water/binder ratio

Use of more cost-effective admixture dosages
A combination of above
ALCCOFINE 1203 is a new generation supplementary cementitious material (SCM) with a built-in high
tech content. In spite of its high fineness it does not increase water demand at the dosage range of 5
to 15 percent of normal OPC in general. In fact concrete slump is seen to be improved, due to the
dense packing of cementitious material, producing low void content. The use of ALCCOFINE 1203
results in hydrated cement matrix to comprise of very small pores.
Strength development increases drastically at early ages and the later on strengths are higher
compared to traditional supplementary cementitious material due to its unique PSD. Concretes of
over 100 MPa (HPC / UHPC) are possible to be made using ALCCOFINE 1203. Judicious use of
ALCCOFINE 1203 can produce concrete of superior properties and performance in every way


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SYNOPSIS

Primary reaction of cement hydration.

Pozzolanic reaction: ALCCOFINE also consumes by product calcium hydroxide from

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CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES

Figure. 1 Particle Size Distribution

CONCRETE QUALITY AND MIX DESIGN

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TAblE.2 A : Materials Used For Experiment

Dirk (I) Pvt. Ltd.

ORkLA (I) Pvt.Ltd.

METHODOLOGY A: ASSESSMENT OF WORKABILITY

Note:- Contents in kg/m3

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FIGURE 2. ASSESSMENT OF WORKABILITY

The effect of ALCCOFINE1203 addition on compressive strength and workability of

Note:- Contents in kg/m3

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METHODOLOGY B: ASSESSMENT OF WATER DEMAND

FIGURE 3 A: ASSESSMENT OF WATER REQUIRED

WaterDem and in liters

Sample mix ALCCOFINE 1203

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FIGURE 3 B: ASSEMENT OF WORKABILITY

Compressive Strength (MPa)

Note:- Contents in kg/m3

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METHODOLOGY 3: ASSESSMENT OF HRWR REQUIREMENT

Note:- Contents in kg/m3

FIGURE 4 A: ASSESSMENT OF HRWR REQUIRED

Adm ixture Dosage in kg

Reference Mix Micro Silica

Sample mix ALCCOFINE 1203

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FIGURE 4 B: ASSEMENT OF WORKABILITY

Reference mix Micro Silica

Sample mix ALCCOFINE 1203

Compressive Strength (MPa)

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Note:- Contents in kg/m3

DISCUSSION OF MIX DESIGN CRITERIA AND THEIR TEST RESULTS

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Sample mix ALCCOFINE 1203

Note:- Contents in kg/m3

TABLE 11 : The ASTM C 1543 test / salt ponding test

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Note:- Contents in kg/m3

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High rise Structure

Lower the water/binder ratio

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