This invention provides a catalyst for
shotcrete and its preparation method, belonging to the field of concrete admixtures. The
shotcrete catalyst, by weight percentage, comprises the following components: 10-12% water-
reducing agent, 0.3-0.5% modified
viscosity modifier, 1-5%
ion chelating agent, 6-8% modified setting aid, 0.1-0.2% air-entraining agent, and the balance being water. The preparation method of the catalyst includes the following steps: adding the modified
viscosity modifier to water, stirring evenly, and then sequentially adding the water-
reducing agent,
ion chelating agent, modified setting aid, and air-entraining agent, stirring to obtain the product. This invention, through the synergistic effect of the modified
viscosity modifier and modified setting aid, obtains a catalyst specifically for C25
shotcrete. In application, it not only reduces the
cement content of concrete, meeting the standard strength of C25 shotcrete at 28 days, but also reduces the dosage of accelerators, lowers the rebound rate, and is less prone to
pipe clogging.