| abstract |
The present invention provides a geopolymer cement, comprising: a geopolymer binder; and a setting control composition comprising: a viscosity control agent, a polymeric binder, and a retarding additive. The invention also relates to a geopolymer concrete comprising the geopolymer cement of the invention and aggregate material. The invention further relates to a method for controlling open time in a geopolymer composition, wherein a sufficient quantity of the setting control composition is added such that the open time is between 30 and 120 minutes. The present invention provides particular uses in construction of walls, flooring, and roofing, especially lightweight prefabricated panels intended to be used as structural, insulating or cladding elements. |