Title:
Coloring Concrete-The Right Way
Author(s):
William J. Mattern
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
39-41
Keywords:
architectural concrete; blending; colored
colors (materials); economics; iron oxides; pigments.
concrete;
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1985
Abstract:
Considerations involved in selecting and using iron oxide colorants as dry additives in architectural concrete are discussed. The types of iron oxide, their differences, relative economy, effect on structural integrity, recommended loadings, and on-site blending considerations are detailed.