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Rapid Set cement-based products achieve structural strength in approximately one hour. Other key characteristics of the products include low shrinkage, low permeability, and superior resistance to sulfate attack, all of which contribute to the exceptional durability. Unlike other fast setting cements, Rapid Set is a single, stand-alone cement manufactured in a cement kiln. It does not contain any portland cement or other additives.
Rapid Set is a fast-setting belitic calcium sulfoaluminate (BCSA) cement. Upon mixing with water, the calcium sulfoaluminate in Rapid Set reacts to create interlocking crystals of ettringite, which cause rapid strength development. This allows the concrete or mortar to be in service quickly, minimizing downtime and allowing a job to be finished sooner.
Rapid Set cement concrete achieves structural and drive-on strength in one to two hours and can achieve a one-day strength that meets or exceeds the 28-day strength of portland cement concrete. When using Rapid Set cement products, you will complete your projects faster and they will last longer.
Portland cement concrete takes approximately 1-7 days to achieve structural or drive-on strength and one month to reach the one-day strength of Rapid Set cement concrete. When using portland cement, you will need more time to complete your projects and they will not last as long.
Decades of proven in-service performance, extensive independent testing, and collaborative industry and academic testing programs demonstrate the exceptional durability of Rapid Set cement products. They exhibit low shrinkage, which minimizes cracking potential. They also exhibit exceptional sulfate resistance and reduced risk of alkali silica reactivity that can deteriorate concrete. All these factors contribute to the excellent durability of Rapid Set cement products. Rapid Set Cement meets the performance requirements of ASTM C1600 for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cements.
The carbon footprint of Rapid Set cement products is significantly lower than portland cement products. Production of Rapid Set Cement emits far less CO2 than portland cement due to its unique chemistry and lower processing temperatures. The combination of high durability and environmentally friendly cement creates a very sustainable material.
