Zeolite for cement and construction
Zeolite is a material used in diverse ways in the construction industry and in the production of materials for this industry.
- It improves the strength and durability of cement
- It reduces permeability and increases the strength of concrete
- Prolongs setting and improves compressive strength
Zeolite can be used for the following applications:
A highly versatile material
Zeolite has unique properties that can be integrated into construction products:
- It can replace up to 40% of Portland cement in concrete manufacturing
- It allows for the production of a lightweight material with specific properties
- Concrete made with zeolite can achieve a compressive strength of between 5 and 30 MPa, with a density ranging from 500 to 1,500 kg/m3
Structure with outstanding properties
Zeolite’s composition offers multiple benefits for construction materials.
- It allows it to retain water, prolonging setting time.
- It improves compressive strength during setting.
- It has a higher cation exchange capacity than other natural pozzolans, limiting the alkali-silica reaction, a common problem in the concrete industry
Sustainability potential
Sustainability potential due to its composition, zeolite has the potential to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Zeolitesis used a partial substitute for Portland cement
- Considerable energy savings and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions are achieved
