Table 2 Mixing ratios of cement-based composites.

From: Enhancing electrical performance of cement-based materials with acetylene carbon black for paste, mortar and concrete applications

Mixture ID

Ingredients per 1 part of OPC powder

Water

(W/C)

ACB (wt.%)

Sand: Cement

Aggregate: Cement

SP (SP/ACB)

HEC

(HEC/ACB)

CF

(wt.%)

Paste + ACB

(surfactant)

0.5

0.25–1.0

-

0.8

0.5

Paste + ACB

(ball milling)

0.5

0.25–1.0

0.8

Mortar + ACB

0.6

0.25–1.0

2:1

0.8

0.3

Concrete + ACB

0.6

0.25–1.0

2:1

3:1

0.8