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Retardation of concrete due to zinc contamination

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ukshrimpers

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Oct 15, 2001
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Has anyone any definitive data on maximum levels of zinc salts that can be tolerated in concrete before excessive retardation is encountered. We have a local limestone that contains zinc impurities in some seams and need to know when not to use the incomong material.
 
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