Magnesium oxide Wikipedia
Magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and other expansive additives are now categorized as shrinkage compensating admixtures (SCAs), according to the American Concrete Institute (ACI). PREVentC®, the most effective admixture in mitigating shrinkage cracks and curling, is a magnesiabased product that works in multiple ways to not only reduce cracks but prevent them altogether.