HOW PENETRON WORKS
PENETRON CRYSTALLINE
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
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WATERPROOFING PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
APPLIED TO CONCRETE SURFACE
ADD TO CONCRETE MIX
SEALING CRACKS AND HOLES
1. Typical concrete
structure with moisture.
2. PENETRON is applied to positive or negative side.
3. The crystalline technology blocks moisture penetration.
1. PENETRON ADMIX is added to the batch at the time of mixing.
2. The concrete sets and has integrated PENETRON protection.
3. The crystalline technology is activated in the presence of moisture.
4. The concrete structure is protected against moisture penetration.
1. The cracks and holes
are drilled out.
2. PENEPLUG is applied into the hole for instant results.
3. PENECRETE MORTAR is used to seal the crack and remaining area of the hole.
4. The crystalline technology blocks moisture penetration.
PROPERTIES
SELF - HEALING
A micro solution for a macro problem. Because water and waterborne contaminants penetrate concrete mainly through capillary absorption and hydrostatic pressure, countering this problem efficiency demands a “molecular level” solution. PENETRON crystalline waterproofing technology was developed and optimized over many years through careful micro engineering. The results are success and impressive.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND
PENETRON TECHNOLOGY
SELF - HEALING WATERPROOFING CEMENT
CRYSTALLINE
1. The PENETRON chemicals penetrate into the pores, micro-cracks and capillary tracts of the concrete through osmosis, Brownian movement and dry particle reactions.
2. The PENETRON active ingredients react with concrete minerals to form insoluble crystals, which fill in cracks, pores and voids up to a width of 500 microns (0.5 mm). This crystalline growth takes place deep inside the concrete structure relatively far from the point of application.
3. Water molecules (and harmful chemicals) can no longer pass through the concrete. However, air can still pass, allowing the concrete to breathe.
This avoids the build-up of vapor pressure.
4. In the absence of further moisture, the PENETRON components lie dormant.
Should moisture reoccur at any time, the sealing process resumes automatically and advances deeper into the concrete.