Dry-mix mortar is a widely used material in the construction industry, typically composed of cement, sand, water, and other additives. Among these additives, cellulose ether plays a crucial role in enhancing various properties of dry-mix mortar. This article explores the applications of cellulose ether in dry-mix mortar. 1. Enhancing Crack Resistance During the drying process, […]

In pre-mixed mortar, even a small amount of cellulose ether can significantly improve the performance of wet mortar, demonstrating that cellulose ether is a key additive affecting mortar workability. The selection of different types, viscosities, particle sizes, adhesive properties, and dosages of cellulose ether has varying impacts on the performance of dry-mix mortar. Currently, many […]

Other Functions of Cellulose Ether in Cement-Based Materials In addition to its water retention and thickening effects, cellulose ether also influences other properties of cement mortar, such as retardation, air entrainment, and increased bonding strength. Cellulose ether slows down the setting and hardening process of cement, thereby extending the working time. For this reason, it […]

Cellulose Ether as a Water Retention Agent and Thickener in Cement-Based Materials Due to the formation of hydrogen bonds between hydroxyl and ether oxygen atoms with water molecules, free water is converted into bound water. This enables cellulose ether to function as a water retention agent. The water-retaining effect of cellulose ether prevents excessive and […]