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Introduction
Mineral based cements were once known as one of the world’s most popular cements. But as Portland cement was introduced into the market, serious public health issues were raised, scientists eventually came to the conclusion that the public’s illness was directly related to the use of Limestone/Gypsum based cement and concrete products. Mineral based cement has exceptional health promoting properties for persons living in a house constructed with mineral based cement. Mineral concrete is an easily accessible cement alternative which provides a solution to the harmful Portland cement; we can reverse the damage to the environment and health of our people if this is recognized by cement/concrete industries and the general public.
Why Choose Mineral Concrete ?
- Strong
- Inorganic
- Fast setting
- Zero shrinkage
- Non Conductive
- Totally fire proof
- Rapid strength gain
- Interior/exterior use
- No special curing needed
- Freeze/thaw cycle resistant
- Non Off Gassing of harmful fumes
- Can be applied in hot or cold weather
- Superior bonding without priming agents
Advantages of Mineral concrete
Mineral-based cements have consistently proven to be superior in strength, adaptability and environmentally reliable. Commonly they achieve strengths as high as 60 to 300 mpa (45,000 to 9,000 psi) and tension strengths of over 5.5 mpa (800 psi). Mineral cements bind naturally to all things cellulose (i.e. plant fibres, wood chips etc) and often it is referred to as living cement. Portland cement does the opposite; it repels cellulose there for they often use a plastic binder to assist in the bonding of concrete to wood, stone, Styrofoam etc. Portland cement using petroleum based binders seriously restricts the capacity of the cement to breathe, so it will actually bind moisture inside the cement causing mould damage. The concrete will cure extremely slowly or never cures at all. This may enhance the strength of the concrete but is extremely toxic for occupants of the building because the concrete will emit gases which are highly toxic exceptionally when it mixes with mould. The high temperatures used in Portland cement makes it hydrophilic, causing a range of problems including the promotion of mould growth.Mineral oxides combined with clays & cellulose forms cements that breathe water vapours electromagnetically, an additional benefit. The clay balances and improves the movement of moisture. It is continuously releasing water therefore it will never rot. Throughout the 20th century mineral concrete was used for flooring of radar stations & hospital operating rooms. Portland cement is highly electrically unstable causing isotopes to always seek electrons in neighbouring objects in order to stabilise themselves electrically. These isotopes created in the manufacture draw electrons out of anything with the opposite charge in close proximity to a concrete slab or wall, including people, animals or the cellulose in plants. This will cause fatigue and serious health problems for people who stand or work near concrete over prolonged periods of time. Mineral concrete is completely non-conductive of electricity for example, will not drain the charge from a car battery if it is left overnight with as little as 20% mineral content, unlike Portland cements that will drain batteries overnight.
Research at Argonne National Laboratories in the USA has documented that people living in homes made with traditional cow dung and mineral oxide that were living right next to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant had less radiation sickness from the nuclear accident than any other local residents, which endured higher levels of radiation sickness and were living in modern Portland cement homes miles away from the power plant.The costs of mineral concrete is comparable to concrete made from Portland cement because of the wide variety of indigenous rock, fibres and other cellulose granules that can be added to extend the base cement material by large percentages in the concrete mix. The mineral oxide deposits cover approximately 8% of the world’s surface, in every corner of the earth. They also require only 20-40% of the energy required to produce Portland cement depending on where it is mined.
Ancient mineral concrete
The Great Wall of China and many of the Stupas in India which today are still standing were constructed with mineral-based cements. In fact, in the ancient times mineral-based cements were used in Germany, France, Mexico, Latin America, Switzerland, India, China and New Zealand. Ancient European artisans used timber frames with mineral oxide infill for constructing their homes; these walls are over 800 years old and are still standing and being used with no visible gaps or holes.Contact Us
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