Characteristic | Class I | Class II |
---|---|---|
Water Absorption (%) max. | 2 | 4 |
Flexural Strength (kg/cm2) min. | 100 | 50 |
Compressive Strength (kg/cm2 min. | 700 | 500 |
Resistance to Acid/ Loss in weight (%) max. | 1.5 | 4.0 |
Property | Sodium Silicate | Potassium Siliate |
---|---|---|
Working time (minutes) min. at 27±2ºC | 15 | 20 |
Flexural Strength (kg/cm2) min. at 7 days | 35 | 40 |
Compressive Strength (kg/cm2 min. at 7 days | 100 | 150 |
Bond Strength (kg/cm2) min. | 5 | |
Absorption of Toluene (% by weight) max. | 18 |