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AROPLEX K
INTRODUCTION
AROPLEX – K is a Potassium Silicate Based Cement.
AROPLEX - K cement is resistant against a wide variety of acid conditions and covers almost the entire
range of temperatures encountered in chemical plant process condition.
AROPLEX - K cement withstands temperatures up to 900oC. For higher temperatures of our REFRETE
cement is recommended.
AROPLEX - K sets hard and dense.
AROPLEX - K is easy to use and apply.
PREPARATION :
Mix 2.5 to 3 part of POWDER (by weight) to one part of SOLUTION (by weight) to form the mortar.
Mix only that much quantity which can be used in about twenty minutes. When the mortar starts to “SET” it
must be discarded, as it cannot be re-tempered and used. The point at which the mortar has started to “SET”
and can no longer be used is determined by spreading the mortar on a brick surface with a trowel. When the
mortar “roll up” behind the trowel, instead of adhering to the brick, the mortar must be discarded.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
The place of brick work must be kept dry at all times until mortar is hard and cured.
The bricks must be dry.
Acid-proof bricks should not be laid at temperatures below 10oC
Keep the joints thin-up to 4 to 5 mm.
Butter the brick with excess mortar and slide them in place, then tap them firmly to produce thin joints.
Cut off mortar that is extruded joints.
Allow brick work to cure for a least two days, then paint joints with 20% Hydrochloric or 30%
Sulphuric Acid before placing in service.
Suitable for application by brush and spreadable to a reasonably uniform thickness of 3mm.
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When lining the concrete tanks or similar equipments, the concrete should be first protected with a
membrane of Arocompound. Steel tanks should be protected with rubber or P.V.C., depending upon the
acids being handled and temperature of the solution. The membrane is then protected with acid-proof brick
lining, CONSULT US FOR DEFINITE RECOMMENDATIONS.
After giving enough time for proper curing with acid, AROPLEX – K is ready to be placed in service.
USES:
AROPLEX – K adapts to a great range of acid concentrations & temperatures. Which is why it is widely
used for laying acid-proof brick lining in Chemical Plant equipments of all kinds including tanks, towers,
stacks, fume ducts etc
AROPLEX – K, if subjected to acidic conditions, can be used in furnaces and steel vessels.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AROPLEX - K is recommended for Chemical Plants, Dye Manufacturers, Metallurgical Industries,
Explosive Manufacturers, Textile Mills, Storage Battery Manufacturers, Plastic Industries, Oil Refineries,
Fertilizers, etc. where Mineral Acids (except HF) such as Chromic, Nitric, Hydrochloric, Phosphoric
Sulphuric, alone or in combination are used or dealt with.
Mixing Ratio :
Mix 2½ to 3 parts (by weight) of powder to one part of the solution to form the suitable mortar.
NOTE : AROPLEX K is not recommended for alkaline and aqueous media.
SHELF LIFE : 1 Year at Room Temperature (under shade) from the date of manufacturing.
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Physical properties of Potassium Silicate Based type chemical resistant mortars when tested exceeds I.S.
4832 test requirements.
Requirement
ARCOY’s Test
Property as per IS-4832
Results
Part-1
Working time min, at 27 °C + 2 oC (mins.) 20 25
Density (Gm/cc) 2.0 1.9-2.1
Flexural strength min, kg/cm2 (at 7 days) 40 45
Compressive strength min, kg/cm2 (at 7 days) 150 165
Bond strength min, kg/cm2 (at 15 days) 5 5
Absorption of toluene max. percent (by weight) 18 15
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS :
POWDER : SiO2 - 98%
SOLUTION : Metal Salt of Silicate Solution
MOLECULAR RATION OF SiO2 / H2O : 3 – 3.7 : 1
(As per IS 4832 Part-I, Addendum – I)
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SERVICES:
The ARCOY Technical department is maintained to provide assistance and advice on any problem of acid
or alkali-proof construction. Write to us about your service conditions to obtain prompt recommendations
and design suggestions. We will be more than glad to be of assistance.
N.B. The above information is given in goodwill without any warranty.
For any further information please contact the Technical Cell on the below mentioned
ARCOY Address / Contract No.
INDUSTRIES 606, Abhijeet, Mithikhali Six Roads, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006 INDIA
Phone : (91) 79-40275300 / 26425300 Fax : (91) 79-40275324
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