Abstract: A composition for coating of a surface intended to be exposed to a metal melt consists of 8-18 wt-% of a refractory component, 50-75 wt-% of solvent, preferably water, 10-20 wt-% of an inorganic binder, 0-10 wt-%, preferably 2-10 wt-%, of an organic binder, 0.3-7 wt-%, preferably 2-6 wt-%, more preferably, 3-5 wt-% of pyrite; and optionally up to 10 wt-%, preferably up to 5 wt-%, of additional additive or additives. The composition results in a coating on a surface, which coating is able to reduce the dissolved elemental magnesium content in a metal melt to which the surface is exposed.

Abstract: The composition for coating of a surface intended to be exposed to a metal melt is disclosed. The composition essentially consists of: 8-18 wt-% of a refractory component; 50-75 wt-% of solvent, preferably water; 10-20 wt-% of an inorganic binder; 0-10 wt-%, preferably 2-10 wt-%, of an organic binder; 0.3-7 wt-%, preferably 2-6 wt-%, more preferably, 3-5 wt-% of pyrite; and optionally up to 10 wt-%, preferably up to 5 wt-%, of additional additive or additives. The composition results in a coating on a surface, which coating is able to reduce the dissolved elemental magnesium content in a metal melt to which the surface is exposed.

Abstract: A process for treating a tailings stream comprises (a) contacting a deionized silicate solution with a tailings stream whereby the solids are entrapped within a gel produced from the silicate solution; and (b) allowing the gel to strengthen and solidify. The process may further comprise spreading the gel produced in step (a) over a surface. The present invention is particularly useful to treat tailings streams produced in processes to extract bitumen from oil sands ores.

Abstract: This invention presents a system that produces polysilicate in acidic form that can be used for binding and agglomeration purposes. It also provides a color indicator system to optically identify the optimal pH working range at which, for practical purposes, the polymerization speed is the most convenient. The system also relates to the application of these polysilicic products for preserving wooden structures against aging and rot by reinforcing the cellulose microstructures through filling and binding with acidic polysilicate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mold for shaping a sulphur cement product, which mold has an inner surface describing an inner volume for receiving a cast material, an outer surface and a barrier comprised between the inner surface and the outer surface, which barrier has a thermal conductance per unit area of at most 100 W/m2K in a direction perpendicular to the inner surface. The invention further provides a process for shaping a sulphur cement product.

Abstract: Novel decorative products including interior home decorative products, garden ornaments, building decorative products and the like are disclosed in which the novel decorative products are characterized in having rigid shells of compacted fiber reinforced magnesium oxychloride composite, seam lines of below two millimeters and cores of which densities can be adjusted according to the preferred weight of the products during the product design stage. The aforesaid compacted fiber reinforced magnesium oxychloride composite is characterized in having compacted structures of F-5 MOC phase magnesium oxychloride. A method for producing the novel decorative products is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials, and methods for creating materials, that does not require heat to create a functional construction material. One purpose of the materials and methods disclosed herein is, at least, to provide industries, such as the construction industry, with a product that significantly reduces the generation of carbon dioxide during production, unlike Portland Cement and typical geopolymer cements. Further, another advantage of the invention is that it utilizes basic processes and materials that may be incorporated into existing production facilities and methodologies. A further purpose is to increase the quality of the product by reducing damage from, for example, exposures to adverse climatic conditions (such as extreme or variable weather), or damaging chemicals such as chlorides, sulfates, acids, or the like.

Abstract: A hydraulic binder, includes cement, and a mixture added to the cement and made of moist green vitriol and an inert carrier substance in the form of silica gel or alumina.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition for substrates. The coating composition of the present invention generally includes a silicate binder and a plurality of photocatalytic particles. The silicate binder functions as a bonding agent to establish the coating on the substrate. A plurality of photocatalyst particles are dispersed throughout the silicate binder. The particles are included in an amount that provides sufficient distribution of the particles in the resulting coating. The incorporation of the present invention onto substrates prevents algal growth on building materials utilizing the coated substrates.

Abstract: A mixing agent for improving soil consists of cations selected from Ca++, Na+, Mg++, K+, NH4+, Ba++, Fe3+, Al3+, Mn4+, Co++ and Ti4+, anions selected from Cl−, SO4−− and PO43−, and organic acid such as citric acid, tartaric acid and maleic acid.

Abstract: An improved form of calcium carbonate which is acid resistant to enable its use as a filler material in the making of neutral to weakly acidic paper, and a process for producing this acid-resistant calcium carbonate is provided. This acid-resistant calcium carbonate composition comprises calcium carbonate and at least about 0.1% to about 25% based on the dry weight of the calcium carbonate, of sodium silicate, together with at least 0.1% to about 25 percent, based on the dry weight of the calcium carbonate, of a weak acid, such as phosphoric acid, formic acid, fluoroboric acid, polyacrylic acid, or alum, or a mixture of weak acids, such as phosphoric acid and polyacrylic acid.

Abstract: Hardenable foam compositions comprising oxygen-releasing foaming agents, a hardener consisting of an alkali silicate solution, a fine particle solid material which reacts with said hardener, namely an oxide mixture consisting of SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 extracted from a filter dust, an electrofilter ash from high-temperature power plants, and calcinated bauxite or amorphous silica, to which reaction accelerators are added, are improved, firmer, faster hardening foams. Reducing agents, in particular sulphur compounds with a reducing action are preferred. Oxidizing agents or fine particle substances such as soot or color pigments are effective.

Abstract: A binder composition is taught for the granulation of fine particulate fertilizer, which binder comprises an admixture of reactive carbonate, sulfate, silicate strengthener, and water dispersant, said binder being reactive in the presence of an acid activator.

Abstract: A composition for preparing artificial stone materials has the following formulation (mass %):soluble glass: 3-65limestone: 1-75aqueous solution of an acid with pH 1-4: 5-52This composition ensures the production of a wide range of high-strength structural and heat insulating materials.

Abstract: Acid resistant concrete articles, especially sulfur concrete pipes manufactured from a material formulated on the basis of a composition of portland cement concrete suitable for the manufacture of pipes by means of the dry casting method, the volume of portland cement, filler and water being replaced by a substantially equivalent volume of sulfur cement and filler, while the amount of other components remains substantially unchanged. The sulfur concrete pipes are manufactured by mixing the components of the material and adjusting the mixture to a temperature, where sulfur cement is liquid. At this temperature the mixture is cast while being subjected to vigorous vibration, using a casting mould preheated to a temperature of up to 160.degree. C. The cast pipes can be removed from the mould immediately after casting. After only 24 hours they have obtained sufficient strength for being delivered to a building site.