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Some properties of concrete using microsilica
What is micro-silica or silica fume?
Micro-silica (silica fume) results from the reduction of quartz (SiO2) by carbon in the electric arc furnace. Part of the only partially reduced quartz evaporates as SiO and is re-oxidized to SiO2, when...
An Introduction to Silica Fume in Concrete Industry
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays Silica Fume is widely used for producing high durable concrete for structures particularly exposed to aggressive environments, such as marine structures.
