Fact Sheet 12 Novel cements: low energy, low carbon cements. Revision 2
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Examines three cements which embody less energy and emit less carbon dioxide during manufacture than Portland cement: magnesium oxide-based cements, CSA-belite cements, and eco-cements based on municipal solid waste incinerator ash. Reviews their prospects for manufacture and acceptance in the UK.
Document History
Document no.: ST/FS/12. First published by BCA 25 May 2006. Revision 2 dated 27 January 2009. Revision 4 - published by MPA 16 November 2011.
Publisher Information
British Cement Association
The British Cement Association merged with the Quarry Products Association and The Concrete Centre to form the Mineral Products Association and is now known as MPA Cement. Formerly known as the Cement and Concrete Association, the British Cement Association is the trade and research organisation that represents the interests of the UK's cement industry. They have range of publications which include fact sheets, technical reports and good practice guides to support the use of concrete and cement in construction.
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