Iranian Nanotechnology Firm Produces Ultra-Light Nanoconcrete
Mohammad Reza Papi, the director of production and engineering department of Tarh Vandidad engineering company, elaborated on special features of the ultra-light structural nanoconcrete, its applications and new methods of using them in construction industry.
He also referred to various industrial products manufactured by Tarh Vandidad company, saying that they include ultra-light structural nanoconcrete, lightweight concrete prefabricated parts, high strength concrete, dry packed concrete, exposed concrete tiles, strong concrete, self-compacting concrete, structural self-compacting nanoconcrete, and structural lightweight prefabricated composite ceiling.
Relevant reports said in June that an Iranian company had also succeeded in production of lightweight concrete paver blocks by using oxide nanoparticles with application in construction industry.
‘Aptus Iran’ company has made the product which is a multi-functional concrete comparatively lighter than its counterparts with extraordinary paintability, low weight, water-proof feature, and high abrasion resistance.
These intrinsic properties originate from the inclusion of oxide nanoparticles in the cementitious matrix.
Adding the oxide nanoparticles of pozzolanic nature has improved compressive, bending and tensile strength of the product and durability and decreased its permeability.
The special nano-based blocks can be used in interior decoration or building exterior architecture and cement coating for restaurants, food courts, coffee shops, building facades.
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