Carbonation occurs when the concrete’s own humidity
reacts with atmospheric CO2, which leads to a loss of pH, oxidizing the steel
and deteriorating the structure of the cement. This process occurs every day
and can be accelerated under more adverse environmental conditions.
Laboratory carbonation tests consist of an accelerated
test of corrosion resistance of concrete in a controlled environment in
temperature and humidity. In this way, the aging of the samples over the years
is simulated and the durability of these samples outdoors can be analysed.
The climatic chamber CCK-0/1000e is prepared to
realize the carbonation tests. The design of the chamber has been prepared with
rotating shelves to allow the perfect homogeneity of the samples against the
different conditions of: temperature, humidity and CO2.
The interior of the chamber has been made in stainless
steel of high resistance to the corrosion (AISI316) in order to avoid the
damage of the chamber against the aggressive atmospheres that are generated
inside of the chamber.
The chamber has a remote control and a paperless data
recorder unit to show the evolution of the tests in temperature and humidity.
The installed CO2 analyser can detect from 0 to 20% of
CO2, this range is higher than the standard percentage, so it is easy to study
different conditions of carbonation.
If you want more information you can contact us
through our email: comercial@dycometal.com or on our
website: www.dycometal.com .
DYCOMETAL company with
more than 25 years of experience in the development of chambers for simulation
of environmental tests, offers its customers the CLIMATIC CHAMBER FOR CARBONATION TESTS.
