The present invention relates to the field of foam formation and stabilization, particularly foamed construction materials, such as cement. Disclosed are additives suitable to obtain mineral foams when added to the corresponding starting materials. The invention provides a ready-to-use product in the form of a solid particulate composition comprising hydrophobized particles (1) and catalytically active particles (2) as defined in claim 1. The invention further provides for manufacturing methods of such ready-to-use product.

The present invention relates to the field of foam formation and stabilization, particularly foamed construction materials, such as cement. Disclosed are additives suitable to obtain mineral foams when added to the corresponding starting materials. The invention provides a ready-to-use product in the form of a solid particulate composition comprising hydrophobized particles (1) and catalytically active particles (2) as defined in claim 1. The invention further provides for manufacturing methods of such ready-to-use product.

A grouting system for anchoring a reinforcement in a mine includes a package that is a tubular member formed of polymer film and has discrete first and second compartments. Hardenable cementitious material that is a hydratable substance and water is disposed in the first compartment. A method of forming a resin grouting capsule includes: injecting a hardenable material into a first compartment of the capsule having resin mastic; wherein the hardenable material does not substantially react with the resin mastic when injected into the first compartment. Another method of forming a resin grouting capsule includes: injecting a hardenable material into a first compartment of the capsule having catalyst mastic; wherein the hardenable material does not substantially react with the catalyst mastic when injected into the first compartment.

A grouting system for anchoring a reinforcement in a mine includes a package that is a tubular member formed of polymer film and has discrete first and second compartments. Hardenable cementitious material that is a hydratable substance and water is disposed in the first compartment. A method of forming a resin grouting capsule includes: injecting a hardenable material into a first compartment of the capsule having resin mastic; wherein the hardenable material does not substantially react with the resin mastic when injected into the first compartment. Another method of forming a resin grouting capsule includes: injecting a hardenable material into a first compartment of the capsule having catalyst mastic; wherein the hardenable material does not substantially react with the catalyst mastic when injected into the first compartment.

A hydraulically binding composition can be used to produce an inorganic fire-protection and/or insulation foam. The composition includes: (i) a hydraulic binder, (ii) a blowing-agent mixture, (iii) a thermally expandable compound, and (iv) optionally a foam stabilizer, where the at least one thermally expandable compound, depending on a particle size thereof and an adjusted density of a foamed composition, is present in a quantity such that a foam structure of the foamed composition is not destroyed by expansion thereof during heating of the composition above an onset temperature thereof.

A hydraulically binding composition can be used to produce an inorganic fire-protection and/or insulation foam. The composition includes: (i) a hydraulic binder, (ii) a blowing-agent mixture, (iii) a thermally expandable compound, and (iv) optionally a foam stabilizer, where the at least one thermally expandable compound, depending on a particle size thereof and an adjusted density of a foamed composition, is present in a quantity such that a foam structure of the foamed composition is not destroyed by expansion thereof during heating of the composition above an onset temperature thereof.

Light-weight, fire-resistant mineral foam includes an inorganic cementitious matrix and at least one metal hydrate that is a super hydrate substance, in which water is present with the substance in an amount of at least about ten moieties of water of hydration per formula unit of the substance. As a cured solid, that mineral foam, or another mineral foam composition including an inorganic cementitious matrix, can be provided as a structural member in part of an assembly that has at least one open web, thermally insulating support member at least partially embedded in the cured solid. Also, the cured mineral foam may be a solid foam in a form of a panel, panel block or tile, which may have a tongue provision and/or a groove provision.

Light-weight, fire-resistant mineral foam includes an inorganic cementitious matrix and at least one metal hydrate that is a super hydrate substance, in which water is present with the substance in an amount of at least about ten moieties of water of hydration per formula unit of the substance. As a cured solid, that mineral foam, or another mineral foam composition including an inorganic cementitious matrix, can be provided as a structural member in part of an assembly that has at least one open web, thermally insulating support member at least partially embedded in the cured solid. Also, the cured mineral foam may be a solid foam in a form of a panel, panel block or tile, which may have a tongue provision and/or a groove provision.

A method of forming a multi-use dry pavement from oily waste derived from hydrocarbons has the steps of combining the oily waste with calcium oxide so at as to suspend and homogenize the wastes, adding hydrogen peroxide and water to the oily mixture, and adding ammonium sulfate and water to the mixture. The hydrogen peroxide is mixed with equal amounts of water. The ammonium sulfate is mixed with an equal amount of water. The homogenization process continues until the mixed material forms a granulate. The granulate can be compacted and then used as a pavement.

A method of forming a multi-use dry pavement from oily waste derived from hydrocarbons has the steps of combining the oily waste with calcium oxide so at as to suspend and homogenize the wastes, adding hydrogen peroxide and water to the oily mixture, and adding ammonium sulfate and water to the mixture. The hydrogen peroxide is mixed with equal amounts of water. The ammonium sulfate is mixed with an equal amount of water. The homogenization process continues until the mixed material forms a granulate. The granulate can be compacted and then used as a pavement.