GGBS
GGBS is a by-product from steel plants obtained from blast furnaces, during the separation of iron from iron ore. The process involves cooling of the slag through high-pressure water jets, which enables the formation of granular particles. The granulated slag is further processed by drying and then grinding in a vertical roller mill or rotating ball mill or roller press to a very fine powder, which is called GGBS.
Key Features
- A sustainable material for green building construction.
- Replacing Portland cement with GGBS helps in reducing CO (carbon monoxide) emissions
- By using GGBS water demand decreases which further reduces capillary pores.
- GGBS is slower to react with water than OPC which will help to give more time to place concrete.
- The rate of heat evolution associated with GGBS is reduced which will reduce the thermal crackÂ
- GGBS increases compressive strength because GGBS has higher activation energy than OPC.
- GGBS gives a better finish.
Availability
GGBS is available in bulker as well as bags.
Technical Specifications
Sr . No | Properties | GGBS | OPC |
1 | Color | While | Gray |
2 | Specific Gravity | 2.9 | 3.15 |
3 | Bulk Density | 1200 Kg/m³ | 1470 Kg/m³ |
4 | Fineness | 350 m²/ kg | 205 m²/ kg |
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