For the past many decades, developed countries are trying to
replace natural products with alternative options.
One such alternative natural friendly material for
construction is Cellular glass. One such company manufacturing cellular glass and related products is, Switzerland
based Misapor A G, incorporated in 1982.
The products are related to insulating materials for
construction activities made from glass waste.
Cellular glass having great properties and at the same time is very light weighted (table given below) makes it one f the best option to replace rock.
Material
|
(kg/m3)
|
Dirt, loose dry
|
1220
|
Clay, dry
|
1600
|
Clay, wet
|
1760
|
Gravel, dry
|
1680
|
Gravel, Wet
|
2000
|
Limestone
|
2560
|
Rock, well blasted
|
2480
|
Cellular Glass
|
130
|
Concrete
|
2400
|
Concrete with Cellular
Glass
|
950 -1250
|
Steel
|
7850
|
Gold
|
19320
|
To reach the company home page CLICK HERE
To see the product development procedure CLICK HERE
In a latest development announced at BSE / NSE, ACP is entered in to MOU with Misapor for manufacturing these products by setting up a joint venture.
Hatts off to ACP for making this great green attempt!!