Fact Sheet 12 Novel cements: low energy, low carbon cements

Publication Year

2011

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Withdrawn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.

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