Fly Ash

DESCRIPTION
Fly Ash is by-product of pulverized coal, a mineral rich oxide from silica, aluminium and iron
that demonstrates very fine spherical particle shape and pozzolanic properties in concrete,
which improves compaction, stimulating early strength and improving pore structure.
When mixed with water and lime, it forms a stable cementitious compound which results to
long term strength and exceptional durability.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Content
Silica (SiO2) %
Alumina (Al2O3)
Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3)
Calcium Oxide (CaO)
Magnesium Oxide (Mgo)
Titanium dioxide (Tio2)
Sodium Oxide (Na2O)
Potassium Superoxide(K2O)
Sulphur Tri Oxide (SO3)
Loss of Ignition
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Content
Fineness residue retained
o +45 micron (%)
Water content (%)
Moisture Content (%)
Bulk Density
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Utilising the properties of Fly Ash makes it particularly advantageous for the following
applications in cement, concrete and construction industries:
• The manufacture of high-performance fly ash-blended cements
• Ready mix and Precast concrete (particularly suited for self-compacting concrete)
• Marine environments
• Mass concrete sections including roller compacted concrete (RCC)
(%) • Chloride and Sulphate bearing environments
48-53 • Water-retaining structures
16-20 • Concrete masonry
09-13 • Wet-sprayed concrete i.e., shotcrete
07-10
03-06 ADVANTAGES
0.5-1.5 • Cost effective
1.0-2.0 • Reduced water content of concrete mix improves long-term strength performance
0.5-1.5 and durability
0.3-0.8 • Reduces permeability which relatively reduce shrinkage, creep and provides
0.25-0.75 greater resistance to chloride ingress and sulphate attack
• Minimises the risk of alkali silica reaction
• Reduces temperature rise in thick sections i.e., heat of hydration
• Reduced rate of bleeding and compactibility that provides better pumping
(%)
properties and improves the finish of the off-shutter concrete.
4-10
HEALTH & SAFETY
95
Fly Ash is not considered to be hazardous to health, however, it should be handled in
0.07-0.10 accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practices. High concentration of
1.0-1.5 dust may cause irritation. Please refer to safety data sheets for more information.

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appropriate to a specific application.

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