geo polymer is formed. The aggregates’ mechanical properties are
controlled for variables such as loss
of abrasion (durability) and alkali
solubility and absorption, via editing minor quantities of Calcium in
the form of other cheap industrial
by-products (controlling the volume of mineral Anortite).
The product mimic mineral formation found in nature, such as
Feldspar, constitutes over 50% of
the Earth’s crust and is a major
ingredient of quarry-produced
aggregates.
Technologically, the process is simple: comprising mixing of fly ash
with liquid waste for a setting time
predetermined by specific Job Mix
Formula for formation of Calcium
Alumina Silicate crystalline clusters. Once formed, the mixture is
introduced into an off-the shelve
Continue Flow/Batch Reactor (similar to one used in the community
waste treatment plants) and after
a predetermined time, defined by
the JMF at the thermal equilibrium
of Bowen Reaction series, stable
Calcium Alumina Silicate Feldspar
Aggregates are formed from the melt
via a very simple and cost-effective
process of dropping the melt over a
high-speed rotating hedgehog cylinder, promoting the gravitational
ejection of droplets (required round
geometry for concrete and road
base). Forming asphalt aggregates
with required rectangular geometry (for interlocking) is achieved
by dropping the very hot pellets
on the inclinated metal surface –
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