CHRYSO®Quad Solution

Promoting the circular economy:  an evolution in aggregate supplies

The use of a wide range of sands, with the integration of complex sands, makes it possible to optimize local resources, reduce supply costs and reduce the carbon footprint. 

With the CHRYSO®Quad solution, CHRYSO extends the field of use of complex aggregates in concrete formulations.  It thus becomes possible to use aggregates sourced locally and/or from deconstruction sites, while maintaining the technical performance of the concrete.

Incorporation

materials from the circular economy

Design

mix design based on local careers

Recycling

aggregates from deconstruction

Maintenance

quality and performance of concrete

Complex aggregates:  Impacts on the performance and implementation of concrete

Lack of fines
Compactness – Porosity
Rheology – Bleeding, pumpability problems 

Excess fines
Demand for water / adjuvant
Rheology – pumpability and workability Productivity
– Mixing Time 

Sand shapes
Water demand / Admixture
Rheology – pumpability and workability
Maintenance of workability
Productivity – Mixing time 

Swelling clays
Water demand / Admixture
Rheology – pumpability and workability
Maintenance of workability
Productivity – Mixing time

Enter the virtuous circle of the circular economy

The implementation of a circular economy approach with the use of local aggregates or from deconstruction sites is a major challenge for accelerating sustainable construction.

The CHRYSO®Quad range and dedicated services make it possible to optimize production costs  and improve the quality and performance of concrete  using complex aggregates.

Products

Rheology agents

CHRYSO®Quad 20

CHRYSO®Quad 20 unique formulation increases the viscosity of cement paste with limited impact on concrete slump / slump flow. As a result, concrete using CHRYSO®Quad 20 are significantly less sensitive to water or fine content inconsistency.  CHRYSO®Quad 20 is generally used in combination with a high range water reducer. It does not contain any chloride. Its exclusive formulation is user-friendly.

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