Sugatu Infra Private Limited

Earth Enhancing Compound – Earthcon Regular

An earth enhancing compound designed to reduce soil resistivity as per Clause 14.5(b) of IEEE 80:2000 (latest edition) by enhancing its ionic, dispersion, hygroscopic, expansion, and diffusion properties.

Product Details

Type of Product: Earth Enhancing Compound
Product Name: Earthcon Regular
Field of Application: Earthing
Manufacturer: SGI Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Technical Information

Standard: IEEE 80:2000 (Latest Edition) – Clause 14.5(b)

Composition

Ionic Chemicals – Create ions for easy conduction of electrical charges.

Dispersion Chemicals – Spread salts equally in the earth pit.

Expansion Chemicals – Expand 18–20 times and remove entrapped air.

Hygroscopic Chemicals – Absorb atmospheric and surrounding moisture and retain it in the soil.

Physical Properties

Presentation: Amorphous

Granulometry: Powder up to 0.8 mm

Colour: Grey

Smell: Odourless

Solubility in Water: Partially miscible

Features

• Artificial treatment compound to reduce the original soil resistivity of the earth in order to dissipate concentrated electrical charges.

• Achieves earth resistance values acceptable by international standards.

• Ensures low step and touch potential for improved electrical safety.

• Environment-friendly formulation.

• Non-hazardous (certified by the Karnataka Pollution Control Board).

• Prevents soil from corroding conducting materials.

• Helps protect electrical and electronic equipment from faults.

Technical Information

Standard: IEC 62561-7

Composition

• Ionic Chemicals – Create ions for easy conduction of electrical charges.

• Dispersion Chemicals – Spread salts equally in the earth pit.

• Expansion Chemicals – Expand 18–20 times and remove entrapped air.

• Hygroscopic Chemicals – Absorb atmospheric and surrounding moisture and retain it in the soil.

These compounds are commonly used as earth enhancement materials to improve soil conductivity and maintain stable earthing performance.

Physical Properties

• Presentation: Amorphous

• Granulometry: Powder up to 0.8 mm

• Colour: Black

• Smell: Odourless

• Solubility in Water: Partially miscible

Features

• Highly conductive earthing backfill compound

• Capable of reducing soil resistivity for electrical requirements

• Non-corrosive, improving the life of the earthing system

• Does not damage the electrode metal in any way

• Performs in all weather conditions, providing stable earth resistance values

• Compatible with all types of earthing electrodes (pipes, plates, or rods of any metal)

• Can also be used in trenches for horizontal earthing systems

• Increases the total surface area of earthing, ensuring quick dissipation of fault currents

• Maintains constant volume regardless of moisture content

• Long shelf life – can be stored for very long periods without deterioration

• Environment-friendly – does not pollute or contaminate the water table

• Maintenance-free after installation