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Does Concrete Use Industrial Waste Products?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Fly ash, silica fume, and slag are common inputs in a concrete plant.
  • These are byproducts from power plants, smelters, and steel mills.
  • Using them reduces the cement needed and lowers carbon emissions.
  • They can improve concrete strength and chemical resistance.

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