Technical Information Expandit 10

Comparison test of EXPANDIT 10 in non modified mortar

Formulation
Cement % (weight) 9,00 9,00
Limestone filler % (weight) 8,00 7,96
Sand (0-1,0) % (weight) 83,00 83,00
EXPANDIT 10 % (weight) 0,00 0,04

dry weight 2000,0 g 2000,0 g

Water 330,0g 330,0g
mixing time 120 sec 120 sec
Bulk density fresh mortar 2113,9 kg/m³ 2084,9 kg/m³
Air content 3% 8%

3 Prism specimen each are filled 4 minutes after mixing end with the mortar 160mm x 40mm x 40 mm (L x W x H )

Test Results :
Prism specimen No. 1/0 2/0 3/0 1/E 2/E 3/E
age ( d) 28 28 28 28 28 28
lenght in mm 160,0 160,0 160,0 160,0 160,0 160,0
size

width in mm 40,0 40,0 40,0 40,0 40,0 40,0

height in mm 39,1 39,1 39,1 41,3 41,3 41,3
Bulk density ( kg/dm³) 1,91 1,91 1,91 1,82 1,82 1,82
bending tensile strength
(N/mm²) 1,05 1,05 1,05 0,89 0,89 0,89
compressive strenght
(N/mm²) 3,10 3,04 3,04 2,48 2,52 2,52

Shrinkage at specimen without EXPANDIT 10 - shrinkage causes cracks

Conclusion Volume increase by 4,5% at specimen with EXPANDIT 10

Bending tensile and compressive strength change with EXPANDIT 10 in relation of volume increase while
increasing flexibility - without any quality impact on the dry mix mortar products .

System with EXPANDIT 10 is more stable since in the specimen without EXPANDIT 10 much stronger
sedimentation of water appears

The information in this publication is based on our current knowledge and experience. It does not relieve the user from carrying out his own tests and
trials on account of the abundance of possible influences when working with and using our products. No legally binding assurance of certain
properties or of suitability for a specific use can be deduced from our information.

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