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Fact Sheet 12 Novel cements: low energy, low carbon cements
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Current
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 - May 2006. Revision 6 - published by MPAC: 25 March 2013.
Author
Taylor, M.G.
Publisher Information
MPA Cement
Previously known as the British Cement Association before merging with the Quarry Products Association and The Concrete Centre to form the Mineral Products Association, MPA Cement is the trade and research organisation representing the UK's cement industry at national and European levels.
Gillingham House
38-44 Gillingham Street
London
MPAC
UK
Website: http://cement.mineralproducts.org/
Email: mpacement@mineralproducts.org
Tel: 0207 9638000
