Elkem Microsilica® for high performance concrete& Healthy concrete structures For over 30 years, the world’s most prestigious construction projects have put their trust in Elkem Microsilica® Microsilica is the clean, safe mineral concrete additive that helps make concrete more durable, giving longer service life and lower maintenance costs, especially in seawater and other aggressive environments. With durability and sustainability requirements becoming ever more demanding — Elkem Microsilica® will continue to be at the heart of innovation in concrete. CMa CME an cu * eThis is Elkem Microsilica* Manufactured by Elkem during high temperature production of silicon & ferrosilicon, Elkem Microsilica’ is the uniquely pure and efficient mineral additive that can be added to a concrete mixture to dramatically improve concrete performance. Benefits for concrete technology Comprising millions of sub-micron sized particles of spherical, amorphous silicon dioxide, a typical dose of Elkem Microsilica’ added into a concrete mixture dramatically improves the physical particle packing of the mix. Furthermore, the microsilica particles provide a pozzolanic reaction - silicon dioxide reacting with calcium hydroxide - enabling the highest performance in concrete strength and durability. Composition & Sustainability Amorphous SiO, content of Elkem Microsilica*is in the range 85 to 99% Embodied CO, of microsilica is significantly lower than Portland cement. In a high strength concrete mix, microsilica lowers the quantity of Portland cement required, thereby reducing overall CO, footprint. Furthermore, engineers can utilise higher strength to reduce overall concrete volume in structures.Bridges Many of the world's longest sea bridges use Elkem Microsilica’ in the concrete mix to ensure durability and long service life. Examples include the 32 km East Sea Bridge, Shanghai (pictured) and Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong. Microsilica reduces the permeability of concrete, increasing its resistance to sulfates, chloride ingress and reinforcement corrosion. Buildings Elkem Microsilica’ is used to make the high performance concrete that is essential for constructing the world's tallest buildings, such as the record breaking Burj Khalifa in Dubai, In this application microsilica is used as a cost effective means to increase the compressive strength of the concrete mix. The increased strength is a result of microsilica’s particle packing & pozzolanic reaction. Tunnels For tunnel and mining applications, Elkem Microsilica® is used in a variety of ways. In sprayed concrete (shotcrete) mixtures, the microsilica particles make the concrete mixture more cohesive, reducing rebound and wastage. In many situations, microsilica’s ability to increase concrete strength and reduce permeability is also beneficial.Ultra-high performance concrete Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) represents the next generation of concrete technology. There is growing awareness of the value of using higher strength coneretes. Typically UHPC has strength exceeding 150 MPa. Elkem Microsilica’ contributes to UHPC by pozzolanic reaction & optimising particle packing of the mixture Applications include offshore wind turbine foundations. Quality Elkem’s Management System for development, processing and supply of Elkem Microsilica’ is certified to the Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001:2008 Our QA laboratories are located in Kristiansand, Norway and Shanghai, China. Easy to use Available worldwide, Elkem Microsilica’ is supplied as a dry powder, packaged in either bags or bulk tanker. In some regions Elkem may be able to supply microsilica in liquid form: For most concrete applications, microsilica is simply weighed into the concrete mixer and mixed thoroughly with the other concrete materials until full dispersion of the microsilica particles is achievedProduction of Elkem Microsilica* Microsilica arises as a by-product during the manufacture of metallurgical silicon & ferrosilicon. It initially takes the form of ultra-fine dry powder (average particle size 0.15p), with very low bulk density. To improve handling & transportation , the microsilica powder is usually subjected to a ‘densification’ process, thereby increasing the bulk density from around 300 to 600kg/m* Specifying microsilica for projects Globally, the two most commonly specified international Standards for microsilica are ASTM C1240 and EN 13263. Other national Standards have been published, including Japan, Brazil, India, China & Canada. Photo (left) shows microsilica concrete being used to construct high performance concrete elements for a coastal sea defence projectin UK. Elkem’s pioneering work Microsilica has been used as an additive to improve concrete properties since the 1950s Commercial development of microsilica began in the 1970s with Elkem Microsilica* being a registered trademark belonging to Elkem Silicon Materials of Norway. Today more than 10 million cubic metres of high performance microsilica concrete are produced worldwide every year.Elkem — A World Class Producer Belonging to the China National Bluestar family, the Elkem Group is part of an international enterprise specialising in chemicals and materials, employing more than 25,000 people worldwide. Excellence Innovation Quality One of the most recognised brands in the industry, Eker leads the market in advanced high-temperature furnace technology and process operations. Our vision: to be among the world’s leading companies in environmentally friendly production of silicon related materials. Seer teens RnElkem Silicon Materials — at your service Elkom Silicon Matorals is the world's largest 60 years of research and practical use have led to Supplier of microsilica and we are the leader in microsilca becoming a key component for the marketing and implementing microsiica ‘enhancement of concrete properties including technology worldwide. We also actively Participate in intemational development of + improved pumpabilty technical and quailty standards. less segregation Elkem Silicon Materials offers total package to + increased strength our customers. 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