The present invention is a method for producing a powder dispersant composition for hydraulic compositions including, drying a mixture containing a copolymer having constituent unit (1) represented by the following formula (1) and constituent unit (2) represented by the following formula (2) and water to produce a powder containing the copolymer, wherein: when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is less than 40, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 11 or more and 14 or less; when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is 40 or more and less than 80, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 9 or more and 14 or less; and when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is 80 or more, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 7 or more and 14 or less,

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and individually represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 or more and 3 or less carbons; M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, ammonium or an organic ammonium; p represents a number of 0 or more and 2 or less; q represents a number of 0 or 1; and n represents an average number of added moles and a number of 5 or more and 150 or less.

The present invention is a method for producing a powder dispersant composition for hydraulic compositions including, drying a mixture containing a copolymer having constituent unit (1) represented by the following formula (1) and constituent unit (2) represented by the following formula (2) and water to produce a powder containing the copolymer, wherein: when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is less than 40, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 11 or more and 14 or less; when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is 40 or more and less than 80, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 9 or more and 14 or less; and when the copolymer is a copolymer whose n in constituent unit (2) is 80 or more, the mixture is dried by a thin film drying method or a spray drying method with a pH of 7 or more and 14 or less,

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and individually represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 or more and 3 or less carbons; M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline-earth metal, ammonium or an organic ammonium; p represents a number of 0 or more and 2 or less; q represents a number of 0 or 1; and n represents an average number of added moles and a number of 5 or more and 150 or less.

The present invention discloses inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules and a preparation process and use thereof. The present invention develops through encapsulation technology a novel type of lightweight particles, namely, inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules comprising expanded perlite as a core material and a cementitious material as a shell material, forming a core-shell structure in which a perlite core is encapsulated in a cementitious shell. The cementitious material including cement and fly ash is coated onto the surface of expanded perlite particles through an encapsulation process by a pelletizer under controlled water spraying. The resulting inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules are lower in cost and easier to produce, and have better fire resistance, higher crushing strength, and better compatibility with concrete. The inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules can overcome the problems of conventional lightweight concrete, such as high water absorption and inconsistent performance.

The present invention discloses inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules and a preparation process and use thereof. The present invention develops through encapsulation technology a novel type of lightweight particles, namely, inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules comprising expanded perlite as a core material and a cementitious material as a shell material, forming a core-shell structure in which a perlite core is encapsulated in a cementitious shell. The cementitious material including cement and fly ash is coated onto the surface of expanded perlite particles through an encapsulation process by a pelletizer under controlled water spraying. The resulting inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules are lower in cost and easier to produce, and have better fire resistance, higher crushing strength, and better compatibility with concrete. The inorganic pelletized perlitic lightweight granules can overcome the problems of conventional lightweight concrete, such as high water absorption and inconsistent performance.

A refractory composition including refractory aggregate, one or more matrix components, and silicate-coated set accelerator particles. The silicate-coated set accelerator particles can include one more of silicate-coated calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and calcium sulfate. Suitable silicate coatings include sodium silicate, potassium silicate, lithium silicate and mixtures thereof. A method of recovering an aged refractory composition, a settable composition and a method of manufacturing silicate-coated calcium hydroxide particles are also provided.

Post-construction materials, including concrete, containing water insoluble polymers are disclosed herein. The water insoluble polymers are formed beneath the surface of the post-construction material using a first composition comprising a blend of fatty acid salts and a second composition comprising alkaline earth metal halides or alkaline earth metal carbonates.

Post-construction materials, including concrete, containing water insoluble polymers are disclosed herein. The water insoluble polymers are formed beneath the surface of the post-construction material using a first composition comprising a blend of fatty acid salts and a second composition comprising alkaline earth metal halides or alkaline earth metal carbonates.

A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete is: 35-40% of cement, 0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, 0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber, 1.0-3.0% of special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, and 12.5-14.5% of water, and the remainder is sand.

A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete is: 35-40% of cement, 0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, 0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber, 1.0-3.0% of special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, and 12.5-14.5% of water, and the remainder is sand.

The present invention relates to the use of an additive which is an aqueous system of specific polyether silicones in clinker and cement preparation. The additive improves the grinding efficiency and also results in an improvement in the cured properties of cementitious compositions employing cement so produced.