Water reducer

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Water reducers are special chemical products added to a

• reduces the water content by 5-10%
• decreases the concrete porosity
• increases the
  concrete strength
  by up to 25% (as less water is required for the concrete mixture to remain workable)
• increases the workability (assuming the amount of free water remains constant)
• reduces the water
  permeability
  (due to less water being used)
• reduces the diffusivity of aggressive agents in the concrete and so improves the durability of concrete
• gives a better finish to surfaces (due to all of the above)

See also

• Plasticizer
• Superplasticizer
• Cement
• Admixture

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