Barsoum has claimed that it is Calcium-Magnesium-Silicate and Calcium-Silicate. His paper also mentions a bunch of really big molecules (or contaminants)(I don't know if that is the proper word... but these big molecules would seem to be a small percentage).
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I'm trying to see if this stuff can be worked out simply. If Diatamaceous earth is an additive... in portland cement... 30-40% of Diatamaceous Earth is recommended. Something like 1/4 crushed limestone, 1/4 Natron, 1/4 asbestos(pozzolan)(not claimed by Barsoum/Davidovits), 1/4 diatamaceous earth(weak pozzolan), Water(enough to fill the container). I realize this is simplistic and bad science, any comments? There are a lot of smart people here, any help or criticism would be appreciated.



Edited 6 time(s). Last edit at 05/24/2007 12:49AM by rich.