The Science: Traditional vs. Trident
Standard concrete leaves significant cement unreacted. Here's how traditional hydration works—and how Trident's approach achieves more complete conversion without changing your mix design.
Traditional
75–85%
cement conversion
With Trident
90–95%
cement conversion
The limitation
How standard concrete behaves
Cementitious materials bind aggregates through hydration—a chemical process that forms calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) crystals.
This process is inherently incomplete.
15–25% of cement particles remain unreacted, even in well-mixed concrete. That means wasted material cost and unrealized strength potential.
Typical conversion: ~75–85%
The solution
How Trident improves the process
Trident's modified nanomaterials integrate into the concrete matrix during hydration. They provide additional nucleation sites and reinforce the developing pore structure—without accelerating the reaction like traditional accelerators.
Result: more complete hydration, denser microstructure, and improved mechanical properties. No change to mix water, workability, or curing requirements.
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Conversion with Trident: 90–95%