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FINAL CONCLUSIONS
I. The ConcreCem and the ImmoCem have a strong binding force, thanks to the crystalline structure which the zeolites enable due to their hexagonal structure and affinity to the cement particles. This
in contrast to the classical cement crystalline structure, ultimately allowing an enhanced encapsulation effect.
II. This property gives zeolites/ImmoCem the possibility of:
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Increasing the density of the tailings and the effective encapsulation of contaminants Less land footprint required to be purchased.
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ii. Less conflicts with local communities.
iii. Reduction in engineering complexity of tailings dams – higher tailings shear strengths.
iv. Reduction of tailings treatment costs and reducing potential environmental conflicts.
2. Reduceoverallcementconsumptionandallowinghigherpercentageoftailingsuseformining applications.
