Lime : CHA.10

Definition and composition

Artificial hydraulic lime  » CHA. 10 « , Tunisian standard, resulting from a mixture, in defined proportions, of two perfectly homogenized components :

  • cement CPA (any standard) 50% at least
  • raw powder 50% maximum

Characteristics

ChemicalStandardPhysicalStandardMechanicalStandard
Inert Proportion –
RI+
2(PF1000°c-PF500°c)
≤60%Initial Setting Time with water mn≥30Compression Resistance(MPa)
% SO3≤3.5soundness (mm)≤37J Mini5
    28J Mini10

Quality control

This product was the subject of a serious qualitative control, carried out by a qualified personnel, according to standardized methods and with calibrated metrological means .

Certification

This product is in conformity with the specifications of the standard:

  • NT.47-02 As CHA 10

Conditioning

  • Bag
  • Big Bag
  • Bulk

Mode of delivery

A triple distribution network :

  • Road (Trucks)
  • Railroad (Wagons)
  • Sea (Boats)

Use

The CHA 10, characterized by a regular hue, a great plasticity and a strong adherence with the supports, allows a limited use :

  • Internal and external coatings.
  • Work of installation.
  • Current building works.
  • Large rubble and filling concrete.
  • Making mortar  » hybrid  » by mixture with very standard cement CPA

Contra-indications

The use of this type of cement is not allowed to :

  • Work in the sea, unless it meets certain conditions.
  • Work in corrosive conditions.
  • Reinforced concrete work.
  • Plaster works