Diacel® D Additive is a specialized powder cement extender additive composed of refined diatomaceous earth. This unique grade facilitates the formulation of high-yield, low-density cement, making it invaluable in loss circulation applications or scenarios requiring low hydrostatic pressures. It is particularly effective in crafting CO2-resistant cement, owing to its distinctive particle size and physical attributes. Unlike other cement extenders such as fly ash or bentonite, increasing the concentration of This product enhances compressive strength rather than diminishing it. Its application in industrial additives, specifically in cement, underscores its corrosion-resistant properties and extender function, ensuring optimal performance in various construction contexts.

Supplied By: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Product Code: Q16680

Regional Availability: Canada

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    • Diacel® D Powder Cement Extender Additives are useful in loss circulation applications or anywhere that low hydrostatic pressures are required.
    • Diacel® D Powder Cement Extender Additive is especially useful in the formulation of CO2-resistant cements due to its unique particle size and physical properties. Unlike cement extenders such as flyash, bentonite or other pozzalans, increasing the concentration of Diacel® D Powder Cement Extender Additive will result in an increase rather than a decrease in compressive strength.
    • Diacel® D Powder Cement Extender Additive is especially useful at elevated temperatures where it enhances the silicon oxide to calcium oxide ratio. This contributes to an improvement in corrosion resistance and inhibits strength retrogression.
    • The typical usage concentrations range from 10% to 40% by weight of cement. Depending on the API class or ASTM type of cement utilized, densities of as low as 10.8 lb/gal may be prepared.
    • Diacel® D Powder Cement Extender Additive is compatible with all typical specialty cement products.
    • Application areas include freshwater, saltwater, and seawater.

    Properties

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    Appearance
    Gray powder
    Dispersible in
    Water

    Packaging & Availability

    Regional Availability
    • Canada