Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a portland cement substitute which shows no deterioration of various characteristics (e.g., bending strength) even when incorporated with chips or wastes discharged from a hard cemented chip board production process at 20% by weight or more to reutilize them, method for producing the same easily and economically, hard cemented chip board comprising the same, and method for producing hard cemented chip boards comprising the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to insulating material and to a method for coating nozzles, pouring spouts, pouring-stream protective tubes and similar tools for casting or converting melts, especially molten baths used in the steel industry. The aim of the invention is to produce a low-cost insulation which does not damage people's health, is not harmful to the environment, is thermally stable at operating temperatures especially at temperatures of over 1200° C.—and which exhibits low thermal conductivity. The insulation material is a mixture of at least one raw material and at least one binding agent. Said mixture forms a microporous structure once it has hardened. The surface of a workpiece for forming the insulation is at least partially coated with the insulating material.

Abstract: A chemically-bonded cement material and concrete which includes a calcium aluminate component, a calcium silicate component, a sodium phosphate compound, and bottom ash which chemically reacts with the sodium phosphate compound to produce calcium phosphates. The chemically bonded cement may include a polymeric compound, such as acrylic-styrene copolymer, and fibrous materials, such as E-glass fibers, carbon fibers, or polypropylene. The concrete includes the chemically-bonded cement and aggregates. The materials are well suited as rapid setting repair patching and fill for damaged roads, remediating material for contaminated soil and as backfill underlayment, and as high strength precast concrete products.

Abstract: The concentration d3 is alumina AL2O3, —A—, and the concentration d4 in lime CaO, —C—, in the initial mixture are such that d3/d4 ranges between 1.15 and 1.40. Grinding produces a cement with a size distribution as represented in a Rosin Rammler diagram has a gradient ranging between 0.75 and 0.90.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a leakage water cut-off agent that has an excellent power to seal a water leakage site by a simple process without damaging the appearance of a building. A leakage water cut-off agent of the present invention comprises (a) a surfactant, (b) an aluminium compound and (c) a basic substance, and further comprises water if necessary.

Abstract: The invention comprises a self-lubricating ceramic composite characterized as having a low porosity derived from a mixture of at least one ceramic powder preferably selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, silicon carbide, zirconia, alumina, zirconium nitride, tungsten carbide, and titanium carbide; a cemetitious binder, effective amounts of at least one metal silicide, and at least one metal oxide. The ceramic powder mixture can be slurried with sufficient amounts of water and subsequently subjected to pressures of about 6.0 to 7.0 MPa in a mold at temperatures of about 125° to 175° C. to form a self-lubricating ceramic composite capable of maintaining hot-hardness temperatures above 750° C. These self-lubricating ceramic composites are particularly useful in the manufacture of high-performance turbine engines, including engine parts, bearings, gears, rotors and in other areas where high-heat lubricating properties of the ceramic composite are required.

Abstract: An additive for elaboration of ecological permeable concretes. The additive containing from about 24.5% to 28.2% by weight of a mixture made of dispersing agents, from about 3.3% to 3.8% by weight of a humectant agent, from 0 to about 1% by weight of a non ionic surfactant, from 0 to about 3% by weight basis of a bactericidal agent, from about 3.3% to 3.8% by weight of hydroxypropylethyl or methylcellulose from 0 to about 0.3% by weight of an antifoaming agent and from about 55.8% to 64.2% by weight of a highly reactive non-crystalline calcinated silica aluminant.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, lightweight well cement compositions and additives for the well cement compositions. The methods of the invention for sealing pipe in a well bore penetrating a zone or formation which readily fractures at low hydrostatic pressure is basically comprised of the steps of providing a lightweight cement composition comprised of a hydraulic cement, water and an additive comprising a suspension of microspheres in water gelled with sodium bentonite, placing the cement composition in the annulus between the pipe and the well bore and allowing the cement composition to set.

Abstract: A slag cement having an improved early strength and containing aluminosilicates, blast furnace slag, clinker and CaSO4, has a content of 70 to 95% by weight of blast furnace slag used in the ground form at >4,500 Blaine (cm2/g) with no more than half of this portion being substitutable by aluminosilicates such as fly ash, alumina, marl or the like, 0.1 to 2% by weight of clinker, sulfate in amounts of below 5% by weight, calculated as SO3, and 0.3 to 1% by weight of a superliquifier such as, e.g., naphthalene sulfonate.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a hydraulic binder made from Portland clinker containing calcium fluoroaluminate 11CaO.7Al2O3.CaF2, to which sodium aluminate, lime, and optionally, sodium bicarbonate are added. The added lime has not undergone the formation process of clinker. The cement mix that can be obtained with this binder has a very short hardening time, scarcely influenced by temperature variations during laying operations.

Abstract: Alumina cement mortar is used as a source material for a kneaded cement cured body for joining hardware onto an insulator body, whereby the insulator can maintain high initial and long term mechanical strength and high electrical strength over a long period of time, and the curing time for forming the cured body is shortened to reduce the cost of producing the insulator. The alumina cement mortar is formed by kneading a mixture of alumina cement particles having a specific surface area of at least 3500 cm2/g, a polymer-steric-hindrance type water reducing agent, an aggregate, and water, or an alumina cement mortar is obtained by kneading a mixture of alumina cement particles having an amorphous phase on an outer peripheral surface of particles and having a specific surface area of at least 3500 cm2/g, a water reducing agent, an aggregate, and water.

Abstract: A porosifying, solidification-accelerating additive for binding agent building materials consisting of Al2O3, 50-90%; MgO, 4-20%; SiO2, 0.5-15%; AlN, 0.1-5%; Fe2O3, 0.1-5%; CaO, 0.1-5%; F, 0.1-5%; Na2O, 0.1-5%; K2O, 0.1-2%; as well as in the form of metallic particles: Al, 0.1-10%; Si, 0.1-3%; Fe, 0.1-3%; balance in total maximum, 5%; annealing losses, 0.1-15%; and of mineral main constituents in the form of corumdum (&agr;-Al2O3) and spinel (MgO×Al2O3), wherein the metallic aluminum particles are enveloped by mineral transition modifications from aluminum hydroxide (Al2O3×3H2O) to &agr;-aluminum oxide, the powder comprises a particle size of at least 90% smaller than 500 &mgr;m, and the BET surface of the powder amounts to at least 10 m2/g.

Abstract: Method for the production of a chemically bound ceramic material by means of reaction between a binding phase of one or more powdered binding agents and a liquid reacting with these binding agents, a quantity of powder containing said binding phase being suspended in said liquid so that all powder grains are brought into close contact with the liquid, whereupon the slurry thus obtained is drained so that the majority of surplus reacting liquid is removed, and is compacted during final draining, before the material is permitted to harden by reaction between said binding phase and the remaining liquid. One or more expansion-compensating additives, adapted to give the material dimensionally stable long-term properties, are mixed into said powder, prior to or in conjunction with its suspension in the liquid. The invention also relates to the product of the method.

Abstract: Raw compact (3) comprising a binding phase of one or more powdered binding agents, which raw compact has the capacity, following saturation with a liquid reacting with binding agents, to form a chemically bound ceramic material, and which raw compact preferably has a degree of compactness of 55-67 percent by volume solid phase. According to the invention, the raw compact (3) also comprises one or more expansion-compensating additives adapted to give the material dimensionally stable long-term properties. The invention also relates to a method of manufacture of the ceramic material, and a compaction device and a compaction body for compacting the saturated raw compacts.

Abstract: A soy-based polyol is mixed with an isocyanate and aggregate to produce a soy-based polyurethane having superior mechanical properties. The aggregate composition may be varied to obtain different mechanical properties, as can the amount of resin. The resin may be crosslinked using a low molecular weight polyol, such as glycerine, to also improve structural performance. A catalyst may be added to accelerate curing time without reducing structural performance.

Abstract: The concentration d3 is alumina AL2O3, —A—, and the concentration d4 in lime CaO, —C—, in the initial mixture are such that d3/d4 ranges between 1.15 and 1.40. Grinding produces a cement with a size distribution as represented in a Rosin Rammler diagram has a gradient ranging between 0.75 and 0.90.

Abstract: The present invention provides light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods. The compositions are basically comprised of calcium aluminate, ASTM class F fly ash, sodium polyphosphate, a cationic derivatized starch fluid loss control additive and water.

Abstract: Cement clinker, characterized in that it comprises Al2O3 and Fe2O3 wherein the mass ratio of Al2O3/Fe2O3 is 0.05-0.62, and alkali components and C2S wherein the content Y (mass %) of alkali components and the content X (mass %) of C2S satisfy the formula: 0.0025X+0.1≦Y≦0.01X+0.8. The production of the clinker allows the incorporation of alkali components into cement with an advantageous effect of enhancement of the hydration of belite and also with suppression of the lowering of flowability, which leads to the reuse of wastes containing alkali components as a cement raw material.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cementing subterranean zones using cement compositions comprising calcium aluminate, fly ash, sodium polyphosphate and water.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cement, which consists in its main phase of microcrystalline magnesium ammonium phosphate and nanoapatite after hardening and thus at the same time has considerable strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved early-enhanced strength cement compositions and methods. The cement compositions can be utilized in surface construction projects as well as in the construction of oil, gas and water wells. The improved cement compositions of this invention are basically comprised of a hydraulic cement, water present in an amount sufficient to form a slurry and hydrophobic silica powder.

Abstract: An article is fabricated with a ceramic surface having a controllable surface finish. In one form, the ceramic is applied as a coating to a substrate article. Preferably, an aqueous coating mixture of phosphoric acid, alumina powder, and cordierite powder is prepared. The mixture is contacted to the surface of the article, and a mechanical overpressure is applied to the external surface of the mixture using a pressing tool. The surface character of the pressing tool, such as a smooth surface or an intentionally patterned surface, is reproduced on the surface of the final ceramic coating. The coating is heated to a moderate temperature to set the ceramic of the coating, and thereafter the coating Is heated to a higher, but still intermediate temperature, to cure the coating.

Abstract: Dry mixes for hydraulic cement coatings for masonry, plastic insulating and dry wall substrates includes selective mineral aggregates, water reducer, and fine ceramic fibers, in various proportions for the different substrates. The ceramic fibers expand in the water of the applied coating and are trapped within the small recesses in the substrates. The ceramic fibers include different micron sizes in the range of 20 to 40 for masonry about 120 microns for plastic insulating substrates particularly foam plastic substrates. The fibers expand in the wet coating applied to substrates and remain in that state to bond to the substrates.

Abstract: Delayed thixotropic cement compositions and methods of cementing in subterranean zones penetrated by well bores are provided. The novel cement compositions are basically comprised of a hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a slurry and a water soluble delayed thixotropy imparting additive selected from the group consisting of carbonic acid and alkali metal carbonates.

Abstract: An additive, a mixture incorporating the additive and a method of formulating a mortar incorporating the additive. The additive is based on calcium sulfoaluminate composed of C3AH6 and CAH10 where C=calcium oxide, A=aluminum oxide and H=water. The admixture includes gypsum and calcium hydroxide. The calcium aluminum hydrates are obtained by hydration of high alumina cement particles to eliminate any lack of hydration in the core of the particle. The method involves the preparation of such particles and the mix incorporates the particles to produce a homogeneously hydrated cement additive.

Abstract: Bonded aggregate compositions such as concrete, concrete repair products, high temperature refractories, high temperature insulation and fire resistant insulation are made from an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid and a separate, storable dry mixture of suitable aggregate, monocalcium phosphate, and calcium in the form of calcium aluminate cement or calcium oxide. The proportion of wet to dry constituents is variable so as to select the working time and strength of the aggregate composition, typically on the order of ten to fifteen minutes. The mixture of the preferred dry constituents, and the binder to be mixed with the aggregate to yield the preferred dry mixture, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A material for use in metal casting comprising an inert refractory filler and a mix of two co-operating binders providing two bonds, the first binder being colloidal silica and the second binder being at least one hydraulic bonding agent.

Abstract: Waste is rendered inert, by cladding the waste in a cement base hydraulic binder including sulfoaluminate cement comprised by at least 30% by weight of the phase 3CaO.3Al2O3.CaSO4(C4A3S). The hydraulic binder can be either essentially constituted by sulfoaluminate cement, or instead comprise one or several zeolites. A pre-mix is provided for practicing the process, containing at least one zeolite and at least 15% of sulfoaluminate cement, comprised of at least 30% of the phase 3CaO.3Al2O3.CaSO4(C4A3{overscore (S)}). This pre-mix is preferably used for cladding residues of the incineration of household waste.

Abstract: Clinkered materials containing high concentrations of {(C,K,N,M)4 (A,F,Mn,P,T,S)3 Cl,{overscore (S)})}(crystal X), and {C2S)3 (C{overscore (S)})3Ca(f,Cl)2} or C9S3{overscore (S)}3Ca(f,cl)2 (crystal Y), and/or {C5S2{overscore (S)}) (crystal Z) directly from the kiln, rapidly hardening ultra-high early strength cement including these clinkered materials, methods for forming and using said compositions and the cements so produced are claimed. The methods include the steps of forming a mixture of raw material containing CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, Mn2O5, SiO2, SO3, Na2O, K2O, P2O5 and F, respectively designated C, M, A, F, T, Mn, S, {overscore (S)}, N, K, P and f, and heating said mixture to an elevated temperature between 900° C. and 1,200° C.; before determining average amount of crystals X, Y, and Z.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cementing subterranean zones using cement compositions comprising calcium aluminate, fly ash, sodium polyphosphate and water.

Abstract: Clinkered materials containing high concentrations of {(C,K,N,M)4 (A,F,Mn,P,T,S)3 Cl,{overscore (S)})}(crystal X), and {C2S)3(C{overscore (S)})3Ca(f,Cl)2} or C9S3{overscore (S)}3Ca(f,cl)2 crystal Y), and/or {C5S2{overscore (S)}) (crystal Z) directly from the kiln, rapidly hardening ultra-high early strength cement including these clinkered materials, methods for forming and using said compositions and the cements so produced are claimed. The methods include the steps of forming a mixture of raw material containing CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, Mn2O5, SiO2, SO3, Na2O, K2O, P2O5 and F, respectively designated C, M, A, F, T, Mn, S, {overscore (S)}, N, K, P and f, and heating said mixture to an elevated temperature between 900° C. and 1,200° C.; before determining average amount of crystals X, Y, and Z.

Abstract: The invention concerns the cementation of a well. A slag is used which comprises a hydraulic binder, a microsilica, a mineral addition, a superplasticizing agent and water, under defined granulometry and percentage conditions. The solublefigure relates to three compositions according to the invention but which differ by the origin of the microsilica. The invention applies notably to the cementation of an oil well.

Abstract: The present invention provides light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods. The compositions are basically comprised of calcium aluminate, ASTM class F fly ash and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder composition comprising a glass powder with a particle size of at least less than 0.15 mm and an alkali activator containing at least one alkali metal and at least one silicate. Preferably, a sodium silicate with a SiO2:Na2O weight ratio between about 1.6:1 to about 2.0:1. Mixed with water, the binder composition can be cured at ambient temperature, but rapidly yields a very high strength at an elevated temperature between about 40° C. to about 120° C. Preferably, between about 70° C. to about 90° C. The invention further provides a method of making artificial stone using glass as a sole binder and aggregate.

Abstract: An improved method of cementing casing in a deep water offshore formation penetrated by a well bore comprising the steps of preparing a foamed cement composition comprised of calcium aluminate cement, a set accelerating additive, a thickening time increasing additive, water, a gas, and a mixture of foam forming and foam stabilizing surfactants; placing the cement composition in the annulus between the casing and well bore; and allowing the cement composition to set into a hard impermeable mass therein.

Abstract: A non-metallic product (NMP) substantially free of metallic aluminum and aluminum nitride which is utilized for making calcium aluminate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a quick-setting, hydraulic binding agent, containing calcium silicate cement, in particular Portland cement, reactive calcium aluminates, in particular high alumina cement, as well as, if required, known additives and/or admixtures, which is characterized by a content of: a) 0.1 to 2.0% by volume of an organic and/or inorganic accelerator for hydrating the calcium silicates, b) 0.10 to 2.00% by volume of an organic and/or inorganic setting retarder inhibiting the hydration of the calcium silicates, if required, having a liquefying effect, c) 0.01 to 0.05% by volume of an organic and/or inorganic setting accelerator for hydrated calcium aluminate, and d) 0.01 to 0.20% by volume of an inhibitor with respect to formation of the hydrated calcium aluminum sulfates.

Abstract: The method comprises the steps of: preparing a belitic crude cement, neutralizing waste sulfurous acids by means of at least clay-calcareous fines which are thus transformed into artificial gypsum, and adding said artificial gypsum to the belitic crude cement.

Abstract: Clinkered materials containing high concentrations of {(C,K,N,M).sub.4 (A,F,Mn,P,T,S).sub.3 Cl,S)}(crystal X), and {C.sub.2 S).sub.3 (CS).sub.3 C(f,Cl)} or C.sub.10 S.sub.3 S.sub.3 (f,cl) (crystal Y), and/or {C.sub.5 S.sub.2 S) (crystal Z) directly from the kiln, rapidly hardening ultra-high early strength cement including these clinkered materials, methods for forming and using said compositions and the cements so produced are claimed. The methods include the steps of forming a mixture of raw material containing CaO, MgO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, TiO.sub.2, Mn.sub.2 O.sub.5, SiO.sub.2, SO.sub.3, Na.sub.2 O, K.sub.2 O, P.sub.2 O.sub.5 and F, respectively designated C, M, A, F, T, Mn, S, S, N, K, P and f, and heating said mixture to an elevated temperature between 900.degree. C. and 1,200.degree. C.; before determining average amount of crystals X, Y, and Z.

Abstract: A method for placing a thixotropic low-cement castable refractory material without the necessity for forms. A low-cement castable material is mixed with a measured amount of water, then is pumped hydraulically through a hose to a nozzle assembly. Compressed air and a cement setting agent are added to the mixture at the nozzle. The addition of the setting agent at the nozzle overcomes the thixotropic nature of the low-cement castable, so that it will immediately "set" in position when sprayed onto a surface, including vertical and overhead surfaces.

Abstract: A wood-cement board is manufactured by a method comprising mixing 30 to 40% by weight of cement material, 20 to 27% by weight of wood flake, and 30 to 40% by weight of fly ash to prepare a raw material mixture, strewing said raw material mixture on a mold panel to form a mat, pressing and pre-curing said mat with moisture, and main-curing said pre-cured mat in an autoclave. Preferably the particle size of said fly ash is selected so that less than 10% by weight of fly ash may remain on the sieve whose opening size is 150 .mu.m and said main-curing process is carried out at a temperature of the saturated aqueous vapor in a range between 140 to 165.degree. C. for 7 to 10 hours.

Abstract: A method of solidifying a waste or soil composition containing at least one contaminant species which comprises adding to said composition binder and optionally water, mixing the binder into the waste or soil material to form a mixture thereof and simultaneously during formation of the mixture and/or subsequently after formation of the mixture, treating the mixture with sufficient carbon dioxide to achieve setting and subsequent hardening of said mixture so as to produce a solidified waste or soil composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to cement-free refractories exhibiting high green strength, improved corrosion resistance, and improved magnesium oxide hydration resistance useful as refractory castables for steel ladles, slag contact areas, ladle sidewalls and bottoms, and the like and as precast refractory shapes, such as well blocks, nest blocks, and the like. More particularly, this invention is directed hydraulically-bonded monolithic refractories containing a calcium oxide-free binder comprised of a hydratable alumina source and magnesium oxide and which exhibit high green strength, improved corrosion resistance, improved magnesium oxide hydration resistance, and controllable work and set times.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insulating coating for refractory articles, adapted to be applied by spraying or gunning, which is easy to apply, cost effective, eliminates the potential health hazards associated with ceramic fiber paper, and which imparts sufficient insulating properties to the refractory article in high temperature environments. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an insulating coating and a method of preparing the insulating coating wherein the coating composition is comprised of about 25% to about 75% by weight of lightweight aggregate, up to about 25% to about 75% by weight of binder, up to 0.5% by weight of organic fiber, up to about 15% by weight of an additive to improve green strength, and up to about 5% by weight of a foaming agent.

Abstract: Bonded aggregate compositions such as concrete, concrete repair products, high temperature refractories, high temperature insulation and fire resistant insulation are made from an aqueous solution of phosphoric acid and a separate, storable dry mixture of suitable aggregate, monocalcium phosphate, and calcium in the form of calcium aluminate cement or calcium oxide. The proportion of wet to dry constituents is variable so as to select the working time and strength of the aggregate composition, typically on the order of ten to fifteen minutes. The mixture of the preferred dry constituents, and the binder to be mixed with the aggregate to yield the preferred dry mixture, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A prefabricated part made of vitreous fused silica for use as a refractory, and in particular, for use in repairing coke ovens, which contains over 90% by weight of SiO.sub.2. The prefabricated part includes about 20 to 50% by weight of vitreous fused silica having 1 to 6 mm grain size, 20 to 40% by weight of vitreous fused silica having 0.1 to 1 mm grain size, 15 to 35% by weight of finely ground vitreous fused silica having grains less than 0.1 mm in size, 1 to 10% of finely ground vitreous fused silica having a specific surface area according to BET larger than 20 m.sup.2 per gram, 1 to 10% by weight of cement and 0.1 to 8% by weight of a phosphorous compound.

Abstract: A dental investing material is disclosed which comprises a combination of: (a) quartz and/or cristobalite, (b) a phosphate binder, and (c) aluminous cement, wherein said dental investing material is further added with tridymite and magnesium silicate. The disclosed dental investing material shows minimized expansion during hardening, significant expansion during heating and develops no cracks when heated at a conventional heating rate.

Abstract: An inorganic binder composition has a first constituent which is a poly(sialate) or a poly(sialate-siloxo) admixed with a second constituent which has one or more of: fly ash F, fly ash C, fumed silica, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, pozzolan, ground slag, nephelene cyanite, anhydrous aluminum silicate, hydrous aluminum silicate, hydrous sodium hydroxide, silicic acid, potassium salt, and sodium salt.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor formulation for use in reinforced concrete structures, the inhibitor reducing the rate of corrosion in metallic reinforcing rods placed within the structures. The formulation comprises a mixture of alkali metal glucoheptonates and alkali metal molybdates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a Hall-Heroult cell for aluminum production comprising a cryolite-resistant liner comprising:i) between 75 weight percent wt % and 95 wt % alumina-silica refractory grain, andii) between 1 wt % and 10 wt % of a sealant selected from the group consisting of feldspar and nepheline.