Norcure® Realkalization constructive solutions

The Norcure realkalisation system is an

electrochemical treatment for reinstating
passive layer around steel reinforcing

Description of alkalisation Advantages

Norcure realkalisation is a non-destructive treatment
which:
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 Restores the alkalinity of carbonated concrete; and
 Reinstates the passivity of steel reinforcement
 Increases structural service life
 Norcure realkalisation offers major advantages over
other methods of concrete repair.
 The cause of reinforcement corrosion is addressed
and removed
 The success of the treatment is easily provable by
simple tests

Realkalisation is carried out by applying a safe electric
current between the reinforcement in the concrete and a
temporary, externally mounted anode mesh. During
treatment, an alkaline electrolyte solution is transported
into the concrete by a process of electro-osmosis,
increasing the alkalinity of the cover zone. At the same
time, electrolysis at the reinforcement surface produces a
high pH environment, which repassivates the steel
reinforcement.
 All rebar within the realkalised treatment zone is
repassivated
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 The non-destructive nature of the treatment which
means:
- major time-savings
- no noise, dust or environmental pollution
- no need for expensive structural support
- no risk of inducing micro-cracks
- minimal disturbance to structure users or residents

 The realkalisation process is silent

 The need for permanent electronic monitoring is

eliminated

 Architectural and exposed aggregate finishes can be

Mechanisms of realkalisation maintained

Concrete

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General technical specification 
 The leads from the reinforcement shall be connected to
Anode : Conductive mesh temporarily the negative pole of the rectifier unit(s)
mounted on concrete surface
Cathode : Existing steel reinforcement  The leads from the mesh shall be connected to the
Electrolyte : Norcure ERA electrolyte, an aqueous positive pole of the rectifier unit(s)
pH controlled solution
Current :  A voltage shall be adjusted to give approximately 1 Amp
Typically 1 A/m2 of concrete surface
density per square metre of concrete surface
Treatment time : Typically 7 - 10 days although
 Current, voltage and efficiency of the anode system
dependant upon steel and concrete
shall be controlled and, if necessary, adjusted
density
throughout the treatment
Applied : Between 10 and 40 V DC
voltage
Testing
pH restoration : > 10 
 Concrete samples shall be taken at intervals to
Preparation prior to treatment determine the degree of realkalisation
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 Any existing surface finishes shall be removed  Phenolphthalein indicator shall be used to measure the
depth of realkalisation.
 Any special characteristics of the concrete/structure
shall be determined Post-treatment
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 Any cracks, spalls and delaminations shall be located  When sufficient realkalisation is achieved, the anode
and repaired using an approved product from the system shall be removed and the concrete surface
Renderoc Xtra range cleaned and allowed to dry
 All metallic features on the concrete surface shall be  If so required, the concrete surface shall be treated with
located and insulated, or removed an approved, compatible, protective/decorative coating
system
 The thickness of the concrete cover shall be determined
and built up to a minimum of 25 mm if necessary

 Reinforcement continuity shall be examined and, if

necessary, improved to give full continuity
Norcure is a registered trade mark of Vector Corrosion
Treatment Technologies Limited

Installation
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 Treatment sections shall be identified to ensure even
current distribution within each section

 Electrical connections to the reinforcement shall be

established Test locations for concrete sampling shall be
determined and marked

 The chosen anode system, consisting of an anode mesh

and an alkaline reservoir, shall be installed

 Electrical connections to the anode mesh shall be

established

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

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