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PowerCem Zeolite Technology in Action







                                                                                                                        Zeolites are aluminosilicate minerals of porous nature, in
                                                                                                                        their natural state they have a three-dimensional panel
                                                                                                                        structure, with an ability to hydrate and dehydrate.
                                                                                                                        These minerals are normally found in both sedimentary
                                                                                                                        and volcanic and metamorphic rocks. Based on the
                                                                                                                        research of PowerCem BV in the Netherlands into the
                                                                                                                        structure of zeolites in their natural state, more than 150

                                                                                                                        variations of synthetic zeolites were created using
                                                                                                                        nanotechnology processes which are now used to fulfil
                                                                                                                        specific functions in the PowerCem range of products.
                                                                                                                        The porous and intricate zeolite structure created in the
                                                                                                                        soil with RoadCem allows for the total hydration of the
                                                                                                                        mixture, whilst the RoadCem stabilisation process needs

                                                                                                                        slightly more water uniquely this ensures that the
                                                                                                                        cement can always be hydrated close to 100%.


                                                                                                                         ● Increases effective cement use by up to 20%


                                                                                                                         ● Eliminates wasted cement trapped in stabilised soil


                                                                                                                         ● Reduces voids
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