Alkor® Mortar

• Modified basic zinc chromate / vinyl butyl wash
• Improves adhesion to most metal substrates
• Forms a Rust Inhibiting film over prepared metal surfaces

Alkor® Mortar is recommended for pickling tanks, floors, containment dikes, sumps and trenches requiring the chemical, physical or thermal resistance of brick construction. With its broad range of chemical resistance and 350°F (177°C) temperature resistance, Alkor® Mortar is ideal for the chemical processing and metal treatment industries.

Waxing of The Brick.

For applications where staining would be objectionable, paraffin wax must be applied to the surface face of the brick. Factory waxed brick are available. The wax coating and excess mortar are removed from the surface of the brick by steam cleaning. Use a minimum 60 psi. nozzle pressure for cleaning. Refer to the “Typical Working & Setting Times” chart for the minimum cure time before steam cleaning. For most industrial applications, such as tanks, sumps and containment dikes, a wax coating is not applied to the surface face of the brick. The residual material does not affect the performance of the brick lining system.

Mixing of The Alkor® Mortar

Mixing of the components should be with a KOL type mixer with a 5-gallon capacity. The mixing speed should be between 60 and 75 RPM.

156 lb. (70.8 kg.) Unit

The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 13 lb. (5.9 kg.):

• Place 52 fluid ounces (1.5 liters) of the Alkor® Mortar Resin in the 5-gallon capacity mechanical mixer.
• Slowly add 9 lb. (4.1 kg.) of Alkor® Mortar Powder. The 9 lb. (4.1 kg.) of Alkor® Mortar Powder has an approximate volume of 153 fluid ounces (4.5 liters).
• Mix the combined components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.

Note : The amount of the powder may be varied slightly to obtain the desired consistency. Decreasing the powder component will decrease the estimated coverage and will increase the cure time of the mortar. THE POWDER MUST BE WITHIN 5%, BY WEIGHT, of THE SUGGESTED AMOUNT.

Alkor® Mortar can be used as a mortar for chemical resistant brick construction, a bed joint over an impervious membrane or with RED FURNANE® SETTING BED (Data Sheet 5-55PI).

Bed Joint : Apply the mortar with a 3/16” V-notched trowel held at a 45 degree angle. Place a sufficient amount of mortar to provide a continuous bond coat to the specified thickness. Do not apply more mortar than can be covered in 20 to 30 minutes at 75of (24°C) or before the mortar begins to set. Refer to the “Typical Working & Setting Times” chart.

Typical Working & Setting Times of The Alkor® Mortar

Brick Joints : Install the mortar using conventional bricklaying techniques. Apply the mortar to two sides of the brick forming a “V” profile. Place the brick on the setting bed and slide it into place to attain a 1/8” (3.2 mm.) wide joint. Strike excess mortar before the mortar begins to set.

Furan Catalyst Lt

FURAN CATALYST LT Powder blended with Alkor® Mortar Powder is required for installations when the temperature of the substrate, air and masonry units are between 34of (1°C) and 60of (16°C). The Alkor® Mortar components and FURAN CATALYST LT Powder should be stored at the working conditions for a maximum of 24 hours prior to use. The minimum temperature for installation is 34of (1°C).

Refer to the “Typical Mix Ratios” chart. Quantities listed in the chart are starting points and may be slightly modified t°Conform to job site conditions. NEVER MIX FURAN CATALYST LT POWDER DIRECTLY WITH THE Alkor® Mortar RESIN.

Mix RatioChart – Alkor® Mortar

Typical Mix Ratios – Furan Catalyst Lt.

Typical Working & Setting Times of The Furan Catalyst Lt

Mixing of The Alkor® Mortar with Furan Catalyst Lt

The following mixing instructions are for a batch size of 13 lb. 4 oz. (6.0 kg.):

• Determine the ambient temperature and corresponding amounts of Alkor® Mortar Powder and FURAN CATALYST LT Powder from the “Typical Mix Ratios” chart.
• In a clean, dry 5-gallon plastic pail, combine FURAN CATALYST LT Powder and Alkor® Mortar Powder. Mix thoroughly for approximately two minutes.
• Place 52 fluid ounces (1.5 liters) of Alkor® Mortar Resin in a second 5-gallon plastic pail in the 5-gallon capacity mechanical mixer.
• Slowly add the blended powder as prepared in Step (b).
• Mix the combined components for approximately two minutes or until all the powder is thoroughly dispersed.

Solvents, such as methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, xylene or ethyl alcohol, will remove the materials referred to in this Data Sheet from mixing tools and equipment if cleaning is done immediately after use. Fully hardened material will have to be removed by mechanical means. Dispose of residues and solvent wastes in accordance with the directions in the Safety Data Sheets and government regulations.

The mortar shall be Alkor® Mortar as manufactured by Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. and be certifiable for use in USDA inspected facilities and comply with the requirements of ASTM C395 and ANSI A118.5. The mortar shall consist of a furfuryl alcohol (furan) resin binder with a carbon/silica powder and be resistant to organic acids, organic solvents and inorganic acids.