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Retarders Retarding admixtures, which slow the setting rate
of concrete, are used to counteract the accelerating effect of
hot weather on concrete setting. High temperatures often cause
an increased rate of hardening which makes placing and finishing
difficult. Retarders keep concrete workable during placement and
delay the initial set of concrete. Most retarders also function
as water reducers and may entrain some air in concrete.
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