4.13. Storage and Handling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the recommended shelf life of most chemical admixtures?

   Hint

   Think about how long you can keep food without it going bad.

2. 2.

   What type of environment is ideal for storing chemical admixtures?

   Hint

   Consider where you store perishable goods.

3. 3.

   What is the primary storage condition for chemical admixtures?

   • Warm and humid
   • Cool and dry
   • Wet and sunny

   Hint

   Think about where you store food to keep it fresh.

4. 4.

   True or False: Most chemical admixtures have a shelf life of 1 month.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how long food typically lasts.

5. 5.

   A construction site improperly stored its admixtures in a hot, sunny area. Describe the potential impact this could have on the concrete mixed with these admixtures.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to food left in the sun.

6. 6.

   During a project, a worker mixed admixtures without properly cleaning the equipment. What issues might arise from this negligence?

   Hint

   Think of how dirty tools can affect a recipe.