An international team of scientists has proposed a method of production of high-quality gypsum binders based on synthetic calcium sulfate dihydrate produced from industrial waste.
Tests of the obtained material have shown that it not only meets all the requirements for materials of this class, but also surpasses binders based on natural gypsum in several parameters. The work has been published in the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.
Gypsum binders are widely used in construction. They have valuable properties such as low weight, low heat and sound conductivity, fire resistance, and they are easy to shape. [Read more…] about Scientists synthesize a material which can completely replace natural gypsum in the construction industry
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