Herculite Hardcoat is a high strength hemihydrate plaster (CaSO4.½H2O) produced from high purity gypsum mineral. Mainly used for the production of architectural elements.
Excellent for producing architectural elements including columns and sculptures
Extremely hard surface finish
Extended working time
| Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | CaSO4.½H2O |
| Chemical Name | Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate |
| Colorimeter (a value) | 0.5 |
| Colorimeter (b value) | 3 |
| Colorimeter (L value) | 92 |
| Colour | White |
| Setting Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Initial setting time (minutes) | 130 |
| Linear Expansion (%) | 0.3 |
| Plaster to Water Ratio | |
|---|---|
| Plaster to water mix ratio (by weight) | 100/42 |
| Plaster to Water Ratio (by weight) | 2.38 |
| Water to plaster ratio ( by weight) | 42% |
Please use with the recommended plaster water ratio, with a mixing time of approx. 2 to 4 minutes. The precise consistency to use will need to be adjusted to suit the individual application. Changes to plaster to water ratio will influence product performance particularly setting time and strength.
Packaging available : 25 kg
Shelf life : 3