From Wikipedia
Fly ash is one of the residues generated in the combustion of coal. Fly ash is generally captured from the chimneys of power generation facilities, whereas bottom ash is, as the name suggests, removed from the bottom of the furnace. In the past, fly ash was generally released into the atmosphere via the smoke stack, but pollution control equipment mandated in recent decades now require that it be captured prior to release. It is generally stored on site at most US electric power generation facilities. Depending upon the source and makeup of the coal being burned, the components of the fly ash produced vary considerably, but all fly ash includes substantial amounts of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2) (both amorphous and crystalline) and lime (calcium oxide, CaO). Fly ash is commonly used to supplement Portland cement in concrete production, where it can bring both technological and economic benefits, and is increasingly finding use in synthesis of geopolymers and zeolites.
Fly Ash Reuse
The reuse of fly ash as an engineering material primarily stems from its pozzolanic nature, spherical shape, and relative uniformity. Fly ash recycling, in descending frequency, includes usage in:
- Portland cement and grout;
- Embankments and structural fill;
- Waste stabilization and solidification;
- Raw feed for cement clinkers;
- Mine reclamation;
- Stabilization of soft soils;
- Road sub base;
- Aggregate;
- Flow able fill;
- Mineral filler in asphaltic concrete;
- Other applications include cellular concrete, geopolymers, roofing tiles, paints, metal castings, and filler in wood and plastic products.
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I wouldn’t suggest implying
I wouldn’t suggest implying fly ash bricks totally…. there are more other things you can choose.
Yes… these days a lot of
Yes… these days a lot of materials are available but still fly ash is a very good material to be used for construction….!!
Secondly its a residual material so free of cost….
Many other options are
Many other options are available, but fly ash bricks are nowadays mostly used for construction and gaining its popularity over builders and engineers because of its high strength, uniformity and less consumption of mortar plastering.
It provides well method of fireproof resistance, practically no breakage during transport and use and it stop soil erosion and reduce carbon emissions.
It’s a proven fact that Fly ash bricks which is made with the BIS standards are 100 % reliable and long lasting than normal red clay bricks of any other conventional building material.
Fly ash Bricks is more reliable in quality compared to normal clay bricks, so don’t hesitate to use fly ash bricks to build your dream house.