Pozzolanic compositions containing fly ash and remediation agents for use in cementitious materials
First Claim
1. A pozzolanic composition for use in concrete, said composition comprising a Class C fly ash combined with a natural pozzolan, wherein said natural pozzolan is present in a concentration of about 1 wt % to about 99 wt %, and wherein the combination of said natural pozzolan with said Class C fly ash results in said pozzolanic composition meeting specifications under ASTM C618 and/or AASHTO M295 as a Class F pozzolan for pozzolanic admixtures in concrete.
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Abstract
It has been unexpectedly discovered that the addition of a natural or other pozzolan to non-spec fly ash significantly improves the properties of the non-spec fly ash to the extent it can be certified under ASTM C618 and AASHTO 295, as either a Class F or Class C fly ash. The natural pozzolan may be a volcanic ejecta, such as pumice or perlite. Other pozzolans may also be used for this beneficiation process. Many pozzolans are experimentally tested and may be used to beneficiate non-spec fly ash into certifiable Class F fly ash. Additionally, this disclosure provides a method of converting a Class C fly ash to a more valuable Class F fly ash. This discovery will extend diminishing Class F fly ash supplies and turn non-spec fly ash waste streams into valuable, certified fly ash pozzolan which will protect and enhance concrete, mortars and grouts.
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17 Claims
- 1. A pozzolanic composition for use in concrete, said composition comprising a Class C fly ash combined with a natural pozzolan, wherein said natural pozzolan is present in a concentration of about 1 wt % to about 99 wt %, and wherein the combination of said natural pozzolan with said Class C fly ash results in said pozzolanic composition meeting specifications under ASTM C618 and/or AASHTO M295 as a Class F pozzolan for pozzolanic admixtures in concrete.
- 9. A cementitious mixture comprising a pozzolanic composition for use in concrete, said composition comprising a Class C fly ash combined with a natural pozzolan, wherein said natural pozzolan is present in a concentration of about 1 wt % to about 99 wt % of said pozzolanic composition, and wherein the combination of said natural pozzolan with said Class C fly ash results in said pozzolanic composition meeting specifications under ASTM C618 and/or AASHTO M295 as a Class F pozzolan for pozzolanic admixtures in concrete.
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14. A method of producing a pozzolanic composition for use in concrete, said method comprising:
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providing a source of fly ash that is a Class C fly ash; providing a natural pozzolan; and combining said Class C fly ash with said natural pozzolan, to produce a pozzolanic composition meeting specifications under ASTM C618 and/or AASHTO M295 as a Class F pozzolan for pozzolanic admixtures in concrete, wherein said Class C fly ash is upgraded to said Class F pozzolan by the presence of said natural pozzolan to enhance its pozzolanic properties prior to addition of said pozzolanic composition as an admixture to said concrete. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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