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In an exciting development for the building materials sector,
PozPyro, a supplementary cementing material (SCM), was developed to partially replace traditional
After rigorous testing, which involved preparing four separate batches of cement mortar cubes, the results are in:
PozPyro's Strength Activity Index (SAI) averaged 110.38% at 28 days for the initial two tests (Series A) initiated in
PozPyro's Strength Activity Index (SAI) averaged 140.76% at 28 days for final two tests (Series B) initiated in
The average particle size was modified for the Series B tests which resulted in higher strength. Progressive Planet will not disclose particle sizing for competitive reasons.
The early success of PozPyro signals a significant step forward in creating more greenhouse gas friendly building materials. As
According to the
For many decades, fly ash has been the product used to partially replace
Furthermore, PozPyro demonstrated excellent workability, with water demand rates between 99% and 109%, ensuring it is easy to use in various concrete applications.
"These are the best results we have ever seen in an alternative cementing material. The fact that silica-based cements do not off gas CO2 is an additional bonus to the exceptional compressive strength results" said
"These 28-day test results confirm the impressive results achieved by the previous 7-day tests, and underscore yet again the transformative nature of plasma in producing materials, in both an economically and environmentally beneficial manner, that are key to heavy industry," said
Now that the compressive strength of PozPyro have been demonstrated, Progressive Planet and Pyrogenesis Canada will work together to create a plan and budget to accomplish the following objectives:
- Prove that PozPyro can be produced economically,
- Complete other tests such as resistance to chemicals, and,
- Maximize the recovery of heat generated by the plasma for re-use.
The primary next step is the development of a pilot scale project, the planning of which will commence in the very near term.
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