Fly ash for some is an odd term. It is a byproduct of coal burning that has grown to be of great use in construction. Up until probably 20 years ago it was mostly given away by coal burning power plants. It was a burden to discard such immense amounts of this fly ash. Fly ash or flue-ash is a byproduct produced in the combustion process of coal burning.
Fly ash is captured just prior to exiting the plant through the chimneys. It has the consistency of talcum powder and has great use in construction. As a mineral filler it has found its use in road construction and in products involving cement and asphalt.
Fly ash is much more prevalent in some areas of the United States than others. There are areas where the soil is best suited for crop growth and not necessarily for building on. In times past and in many instances today the ground has to be worked and settled in order to provide an adequate foundation worthy for constructing on. Fly ash provides a mineral filler in the cement mixing process that results in a much more durable and pliable grade of cement and asphalt. This results in a much shorter time in producing not only buildings but also roads.
It is good to see more and more byproducts find its use in other markets.
Fly ash is captured just prior to exiting the plant through the chimneys. It has the consistency of talcum powder and has great use in construction. As a mineral filler it has found its use in road construction and in products involving cement and asphalt.
Fly ash is much more prevalent in some areas of the United States than others. There are areas where the soil is best suited for crop growth and not necessarily for building on. In times past and in many instances today the ground has to be worked and settled in order to provide an adequate foundation worthy for constructing on. Fly ash provides a mineral filler in the cement mixing process that results in a much more durable and pliable grade of cement and asphalt. This results in a much shorter time in producing not only buildings but also roads.
It is good to see more and more byproducts find its use in other markets.
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