Abstract: The present invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first mineral in particulate form and having a first pozzolanic reactivity and a second mineral in particulate form and having a second pozzolanic reactivity greater than the first reactivity, wherein the surface of at least some of the particles of the first mineral is at least partially covered with particles of the second mineral. A method of making the composition of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: Cement compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The composition comprises cement or lime, water and Lassenite, a pozzolanic strength retrogression inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making sand compositions wherein manufactured sand particles are pretreated with a clay-mitigating polycation and blended with natural sand particles that have washed to remove fines such that at least 90% of the natural sand particles are retained on a 75 micron sieve. Methods of the invention also involve the use of the blended pretreated sand for making concrete wherein the sand is combined with cement, a polycarboxylate type dispersant, a further amount of clay-mitigating polycation compound, and at least one hydryoxyl or hydroxyl carboxylic acid or salt compound.

Abstract: Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a well bore, the settable composition comprising unexpanded perlite, cement kiln dust, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Another embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a well bore, the settable composition comprising ground unexpanded perlite, Portland cement interground with pumicite, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Yet another embodiment of the present invention comprises a settable composition comprising: ground unexpanded perlite; cement kiln dust; and water.

Abstract: A cementitious composition is formed from a dry mix including a quantity of cement; a quantity of silica and a plurality of fibers. The cementitious composition further includes a quantity of water and a complex admixture of cement additives. The complex admixture includes superplasticizer, shrinkage reduction agent and a non-ionic surfactant in a predetermined quantity per hundred pounds of dry mix.

Abstract: A cementitious product and method of modifying the properties of a low or medium density FRC product by providing a predetermined pore size distribution. The pore size distribution is obtained such that in critical zones of the distribution, the pore volume is substantially equivalent to or less than the pore volume in a respective critical zone of a conventional high density FRC product. The resultant material provides improved properties over conventional medium density FRC products, in particular improved freeze/thaw durability and/or improved workability.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method of servicing a well bore. The method may comprise introducing a lost circulation composition into a lost circulation zone, the lost circulation composition comprising hydraulic cement, nano-particles, amorphous silica, clay, and water. The method further may comprise allowing the lost circulation composition to set in the lost circulation zone. Another embodiment includes a lost circulation composition. The lost circulation may comprise hydraulic cement, nano-particles, amorphous silica, clay, and water.

Abstract: Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing high purity fiber cement grades of cellulose fibers is described. Additional washing steps, coupled with an elevated temperature, are used in the process to extensively wash the pulps and remove substantially all COD components remaining in the pulps. The pulps are counter-currently washed by diffusion and dewatering at elevated temperatures following the brown stock washer systems. During the additional washing steps, the pulps are soaked in counter-current heated water for a pre-determined time and some chemicals may be introduced to chemically break down the COD components in the pulps and to make them more soluble in the aqueous solution. The additional washing steps can be performed using existing equipment at conventional pulp mills. A formulation and a process of making fiber reinforced cement composite materials are also described using the low COD and high purity cellulose fibers.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to a novel cement comprising Portland cement clinker and a supplementary cementitious material. The supplementary cementitious material comprises a heat treated clay material and an optionally heat treated carbonate material, wherein the clay material has been heat treated optionally together with the carbonate material in such a way that the heat treated clay material is substantially dehydroxylated while the optionally heat treated carbonate material remains substantially carbonated. This can be achieved by premixing the carbonate and clay materials before heat treating to 400-700 C, or heat treating the clay material separately to a temperature of up to 900 C. When used in the final application the cement results in much higher strengths than would be predict from any other combination of these materials.

Abstract: A manufactured cementitious binder includes a hydraulic binder in an amount in the range of from 40 to 75% by weight of the cementitious binder; metakaolin in an amount in the range of from 1 to 30% by weight of the cementitious binder; silica fume in an amount up to 15% by weight of the cementitious binder; limestone in an amount of from 5 to 30% by weight of the cementitious binder, and a cementitious accelerator in a controlled amount of at least 0.5% by weight of the cementitious binder, the cementitious binder providing a cementitious settable composition when added with water, wherein for a density lower than 13 pounds per gallon and of at least 11 pounds per gallon obtained without a lightweight additive, said cementitious settable composition exhibits a 24 hour compressive strength at 100 F, as hardened, of at least 500 psi.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder composition based on a calcium/magnésium compound having formula (I), xCaA.(1?x)[yMgA+(1?y)MgO], in which A is a group ?(OH)2 or ?CO3 and x and y are mole fractions where 0<x=1 and 0=y=1, containing an amount of mineral solid flow agent that is less than 5 wt.-% of the composition, said agent being selected from the group containing vermiculite, perlite, diatomaceous earth and silica, in the form of particles having a size greater than 90 ?m.

Abstract: A cementitious product and method of modifying the properties of a low or medium density FRC product by providing a predetermined pore size distribution. The pore size distribution is obtained such that in critical zones of the distribution, the pore volume is substantially equivalent to or less than the pore volume in a respective critical zone of a conventional high density FRC product. The resultant material provides improved properties over conventional medium density FRC products, in particular improved freeze/thaw durability and/or improved workability.

Abstract: The use of silicate as a retarder enhancer at appropriate levels to enhance the retarding effect of retarders at high temperatures encountered downhole while accelerating the set of cement at lower temperatures encountered near to the surface.

Abstract: A concrete material with fastener retentive qualities that can be varied to approximate the fastening holding characteristics of a selected variety of wood species or composite wood products comprising a mixture of cement binder, aggregate, and pliable material in the following volumetric ratio of approximately one-half (½) to one (1) part cement binder to approximately two (2) parts aggregate to approximately two (2) to five (5) parts pliable additive material. Cement binder can be Portland Cement, fly ash, slag and a combination thereof. Aggregate can be sand, gravel, stone, crushed rock, and a combination thereof. Pliable material can be plastic, cellulose, crumb rubber, and a combination thereof in pelletized, grannular or powdered form.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to well treatment fluids and methods that utilize nano-particles. Exemplary nano-particles are selected from the group consisting of particulate nano-silica, nano-alumina, nano-zinc oxide, nano-boron, nano-iron oxide, and combinations thereof. Embodiments also relate to methods of cementing that include the use of nano-particles. An exemplary method of cementing comprises introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises cement, water and a particulate nano-silica. Embodiments also relate to use of nano-particles in drilling fluids, completion fluids, simulation fluids, and well clean-up fluids.

Abstract: Cementitious compositions are provided that can be use in drilling oil and gas well applications. The compositions include a source of hydraulically settable cement, calcium carbonate, free lime and alkali ions, calcium sulfate and an organic component. Methods for cementing a casing and liners and for remedial operations such as plugging back and squeeze cementing are also provided.

Abstract: To provide a composite for a building material capable of manufacturing a building material that is harmless to living environment and global environment and can be recycled. The composite for a building material contains diatomaceous earth, waste lumber, and inorganic hardener, or further contains field earth, and, as necessary, contains used paper and/or crushed pieces of used tatami mat and used tile, and crushed earth. The composite for a building material is prepared by homogeneously mixing the components, and then the building material is manufactured by molding and curing the composite. The manufactured building material has a high humidity conditioning property as in the case of the conventional mud wall made of coarse clay, and is easily recycled by being crushed.

Abstract: The mechanical property known as “strength at young ages” of cement matrices or hydraulic binders may be significantly improved by adding dispersions of mineral fillers and dispersing agents. The dispersing agents of the present invention comprise copolymers prepared by the radical copolymerization of at least one alkoxy-, aryloxy-, alkylaryloxy- or arylalkyloxy-polyalkylene glycol ethylenic urethane monomer with at least one anionic monomer and at least one non-ionic monomer, and optionally, an alkoxy-, aryloxy-, alkylaryloxy- or arylalkyloxy-polyalkylene glycol acrylate or methacrylate or an alkyloxy-, aryloxy-, alkylaryloxy- or arylalkyloxy-polyalkylene glycol allyl ether, and/or a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Methods, cement compositions and oil suspensions of powders are provided. The oil suspensions of silica powder comprise silica powder, mineral oil, an oleophilic clay, an oleophilic surfactant and a hydrophilic surfactant.

Abstract: Cements or hydraulic binders may be prepared by adding an aqueous suspension comprising a ground mineral filler and at least one grinding aid agent to a cement or hydraulic binder. The resulting cement or hydraulic binder has very appreciably improved mechanical properties, particularly the property of “strength at young ages.” The grinding aid agent may be a natural or synthetic homopolymer and/or copolymer.

Abstract: Lithium glass capable of minimizing the effects of alkali silica reaction in concrete. The lithium glass includes a glass forming oxide; lithium oxide; and optionally a glass network modifying oxide. The lithium glass can be also essentially free of sodium or potassium ions.

Abstract: The invention is a lightweight, economical and durable concrete which is easily manufactured from commonly available materials, and its method of manufacture. The concrete composition comprises cement, perlite, pumice and water. The cement is common Portland cement. The perlite is an expanded perlite available. Preferably, the perlite is {fraction (3/16)}″ minus to dust in size. The pumice is common pumice aggregate. Preferably, the pumice is ¾″ minus to dust in size. Additional, optional, conventional components for adhesiveness, color, texture, hardening and drying time may also be added.

Abstract: There is disclosed a synthetic asphalt comprising a synthetic bitumen mixed with filler and aggregate. Pigments may be added to the synthetic asphalt so as to produce a wide range of differently-colored surfacing materials. The synthetic asphalt may be applied hot and embossed with a groove pattern so as to simulate a block paved surface.

Abstract: A thermally conductive cement-sand grout for use with a geothermal heat pump system. The cement sand grout contains cement, silica sand, a superplasticizer, water and optionally bentonite. The present invention also includes a method of filling boreholes used for geothermal heat pump systems with the thermally conductive cement-sand grout. The cement-sand grout has improved thermal conductivity over neat cement and bentonite grouts, which allows shallower bore holes to be used to provide an equivalent heat transfer capacity. In addition, the cement-sand grouts of the present invention also provide improved bond strengths and decreased permeabilities. The cement-sand grouts can also contain blast furnace slag, fly ash, a thermoplastic air entraining agent, latex, a shrinkage reducing admixture, calcium oxide and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A composition for use in construction materials, which may be substituted for high performance concrete, patching materials, joint compounds, and the like, such as backer boards or panels, which includes a settable calcium sulfate, preferably a hemihydrate, Portland cement, a finely divided pozzolanic material, lime, and an aggregate, optionally including other additives. The volume ratio of the aggregate to the combined calcium sulfate, Portland cement, pozzolanic material, and lime (a cementitious binder) is equal to or greater than 2/1. Panels made from this composition are useful, particularly when exposed to water since they have good dimensional stability.

Abstract: The present invention is of a cementitious composition containing OPC, calcined gypsum, a source of amorphous silica and a source of amorphous alumina. The ratio of calcium sulfate hemihydrate to OPC is 0.7:1.0 to 1.4:1.0, the ratio of amorphous silica and amorphous alumina to OPC is 0.26:1.0 to 0.4:1.0, and the ratio of amorphous alumina to amorphous silica is 0.3:1.0 to 1.5:1.0. The cementitious composition, by itself and mixed with aggregates, is fast-setting and exhibits good early compressive strength and very high compressive strength after hydration. Despite the high content of calcium sulfate relative to prior art OPC formulations, the cementitious composition according to the present invention is essentially waterproof and exhibits excellent strength characteristics, even after 2 years under water. The use of calcined gypsum in place of alumina cement or even OPC is of great economic advantage, and in addition, provides the cementitious composition with quick-setting characteristics.

Abstract: A composition comprises anhydrous alumino-silicate, diatomaceous earth, and/or other natural pozzolans, white clinker, and white gypsum interground together and in a ratio by weight of 5-20% anhydrous alumino-silicate, diatomaceous earth, and/or other natural pozzolans, 3-7% gypsum, and 73-92% white clinker.

Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation for preparing a dry formulation for preparing an autoclave cured cementitious product comprising:a cementitious material;a siliceous material; anda dehydroxylated clay mineral.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermo-chemical remediation and decontamination of sediments and soils contaminated with organic contaminants as well as inorganic materials with subsequent beneficial reuse. Novel environmentally stable products of commercial value are produced when certain additives such as calcium and metal oxides are mixed with the contaminated materials. In the process, the mixture is heated to 1150.degree. C..about.1500.degree. C. to produce a molten reaction product with at least part of an excess amount of oxygen mixture or air is continuously bubbled through the melt in order to provide mixing and achieve high thermal destruction and removal efficiencies of the organic contaminants. The melt is then quickly quenched in moist air, steam, or water to avoid the transformation of the amorphous material into crystals. The inorganic contaminants such as chromium, nickel, zinc, etc. are incorporated and completely immobilized within the amorphous silicate network.

Abstract: A lightweight, cementitious composition and method which includes a noncementitious filler, Portland cement, bentonite, diatamaceous earth and lime. The noncementitious filler may be sawdust, rubber chips, flyash or combinations of two or more of these ingredients. Once mixed with water and air, the composition can be molded to form a variety of structures, including electrically nonconductive posts, and can be used to absorb and contain liquid contaminants in a vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cement-based injection grout containing microcement and water for consolidation and/or waterproofing fine granular soils, finally fissured soils and cracks in rocks or concrete structures. In addition to microcement and water the grout contains amorphous silica particles in an amount of 5-70% based on the weight of cement and 0-10% water-reducing agents based on the weight of the cement, said grout having a weight ratio between water and cement+amorphous silica between 2 and 8.

Abstract: To treat waste containing harmful netals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, copper, nickel, zinc, etc., the waste is mixed with a treating agent containing, as the essential constituent component, solid acid(s) and/or cement and additionally a caking inhibitor, kneaded with water where necessary, then solidified by curing. Harmful metals are thereby stabilized in the thus-solidified cakes and are not released therefrom.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cement plaster composition wherein an additive having from about 10% to about 75% of a silicone treated powder and from about 90% to about 25% of a pozzalanic filler is combined with a type I Portland cement and a crushed aggregate to form a water repellent coating for plastering a swimming pool surface. The additive may also include rheology modifiers, water reducing agents, or set time modifiers.

Abstract: An asbestos replacement is disclosed which includes water retention agents and finely divided mineral clays with high moisture retention capabilities. Combining the aforementioned ingredients in the correct proportions yields properties as those of asbestos when used in cementitious mortar compositions.

Abstract: A composition useful in preparing a cement composition for setting and hardening of soils, comprising:(1) Slaked Lime;(2) Magnesium Chloride;(3) Montmorillonite;(4) Zirconium; and(5) Sodium Lignin-Sulfonate.

Abstract: Cuttable concrete capable of being cut and sculpted with traditional tools and process for the manufacture and moulding thereof. The concrete consists of a mixture of a volume V of mineral material essentially in the form of crushed oolitic limestone, a volume V1, less than V, of a carbonated binder, preferably lime and/or cement based, and excess water. The cuttable concrete is useful in the building industry, interior decoration, urban fittings and the manufacture of casting moulds.

Abstract: Processes and systems for producing cementitious materials from ferrous blast furnace slags. Processes comprise mixing of a source of CaO with molten slag flowing from at least one slag tap hole of a blast furnace. Sufficient CaO is mixed with the molten slag to raise the ratio of CaO to SiO.sub.2, the C/S Ratio, of the slag to between about 64 1.06 and 1.25, while maintaining the Base Number of the molten slag less than about 1.55. The slag is then water granulated and ground to a predetermined degree of fineness. An activator then is added to the ground granulated slag. The C/S Ratio of the granulated slag determines the degree of fineness to which the granulated slag must be ground to achieve a desired hydration rate in the resultant cementitious material. Cementitious materials with C/S Ratios in this range may be ground less finely, yet possess the same hydration rates, as other more finely ground cementitious materials.

Abstract: A thin protective coating for foam surfaced objects achieving high compression and impact strengths without the need of water curing.

Abstract: A paving composition comprises a cement binder, a dispersible latex polymer binder, and a mineral aggregate filler such as sand. The filler may be made up of mineral fines such as fly ash, mineral aggregate such as sand, and/or an elastomeric filler such as ground rubber particles. The composition may further include a defoamer, a plasticizer and a dispersible pigment, the latter preferably being a black pigment to color the composition to that of asphalt pavement.

Abstract: Hydraulic high density cement slurry, especially for cementation of oil/gas-wells. The slurry contains 30-45 weight % microsilica based on the cement weight and water to a density of 1.9-3.5 g/cm.sup.3. If desired there can be added dispersant, retarder and weighting agent. Microsilica acts as a fluid-loss preventing agent. The addition of microsilica prevents strength retrogression at temperatures above 120.degree. C. and acts as a mechanical stabilizer for the cement slurries. A method for production of the cement slurry is also described.

Abstract: There is disclosed a softy mud solidifying agent which comprises cement, and at least two members selected from the group consisting of pozzolanic substances, inorganic compounds and organic compounds. The solidifying agent is capable of solidifying dredged earth, sand, softy mud, etc. in such a manner that their mixture can be re-cast into water to form submerged banks, artificial fish-gathering places, etc., without causing water pollution.

Abstract: Set retarded cement compositions for cementing across a zone or zones in a well having enhanced compressive strength and rapid gel strength development after placement. The cement compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, sufficient fresh water to form a pumpable slurry, a set retarder comprising a copolymer of 2-acrylamido, 2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and acrylic acid having a average molecular weight below about 5000 and any other desired additives. Methods of cementing utilizing the cement composition also are provided.

Abstract: The cement slurry of the present invention is gas tight, very low strength retrogression at high temperature, and substantially no tendency to settle or segregate. The cement slurry is made with a hydraulic cement, 5-85% microsilica based on the weight of the cement, 5-250% of a high density filler material based on the weight of the cement, 0-5% of a retarder (dry weight) based on the weight of the cement, 0-12% of a thinner (dry weight) based on the weight of the cement, 0-8% of a fluid loss additive (dry weight) based on the weight of the cement, 0-30% silica flour and/or silica sand based on the weight of the cement and water in such an amount that the cement slurry has a density between 1.95 and 2.40 g/cm.sup.3.