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LUNAR REGOLITH
LUNAR REGOLITH
Lunar dust or regolith, the Moon's surface soil, is primarily composed of rock and mineral fragments, impact-generated glasses, and agglutinates, which are unique lunar dust particles. Lunar regolith, is primarily composed of silicate minerals, with significant amounts of oxygen, silicon, and iron.
The major components are Oxygen (41-45%), Silicon (Si), Aluminum (Al), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), and Titanium (Ti).
DE FACTO RAPID CONSTRUCTION
When it comes to concrete hydration, finer particles (< 10 μm) play a significant role in the early stages of hydration and strength development of concrete while larger particles (10-30 μm) contribute more to later strength gains.
Lunar regolith encompasses a wide range of particle sizes, from ultrafine dust to large boulders, with most particles being less than 1 cm. Approximately 90% of lunar regolith however, consists of particles smaller than 10 μm. This very fine size of lunar regolith means no grinding is necessary and the regolith is easier to hydrate with the use of significantly less water than is required on earth for lunar concrete production.
STRENGTH & DURABILITY
STRENGTH & DURABILITY
Concrete hydration is crucial for setting and strength development. The Moon's semi-vacuum environment significantly impacts the hardening process of concrete because In a vacuum, concrete experiences rapid drying and water loss, which hinders its hydration. Vacuum exposure also reduces the strength of concrete and geopolymers.
Contemporary cement particles are large (10-20 μm) and require lots of water for hydration. Also, their volume usage is prohibitive for transportation to the moon as well as having the necessary dimensions to provide the low porosity concrete for critical durability and safety.
Porosity in lunar concrete will determine the strength and overall ability of the construction material to withstand mechanical strain caused by heat, shear forces, rapid thermal fluctuations and radiation damage.
Pores with a size of 2.5 to 20 nanometers (nm) (or 0.0025 to 0.02 microns) are vital to the longterm stability of lunar concrete to ensure both strength and durability.
This necessitates the use of alternative cements i.e. binders, that are adaptable to concrete production in the lunar environment.
LUNAR NANOCEMENT
LUNAR NANOCEMENT
Free moisture in concrete may eventually evaporate, but the chemically bonded water will not. NanoCement products ought to help create reduce porosity and increase the probability of chemically-bonded water being present within the regolith concrete, to limit water loss and promote concrete hydration as well as its longterm strength.
Microgravity can lead to increased porosity, altered crystal morphology, and a reduction in compressive strength compared to Earth's gravity. This is because convection and buoyancy-driven fluid flow that is essential for removing entrapped air and bleeding in Earth's gravity, are minimised in microgravity. This leads to a purely diffusion-controlled hydration process, which is better coordinated by nanopores. Nanoporosity-driven hydration will require a significantly reduced concrete pore volume, which is only possible with ultra-small pores (<< 20 nm or 0.02 μm ) created by superfine nanocement
LUNAR NANOCEMENT DESIGN
LUNAR NANOCEMENT DESIGN
The moon's surface has fine and coarse aggregates, that can be used in construction. Unlike Earth's soil however, lunar regolith is extremely dry, lacking water-containing minerals like clay and mica.
To build on the moon, two key components are needed :
A nanocatalyst to enable the binding of hydrogen with the high oxygen content regolith to form chemically-bonded water and circumvent rapid water evaporation concerns, during the critical phases of concrete hardening.
An ultra-high performance nanocement that is
to serve as an effective binder with the ultra-fine lunar dust particles and
only required in very low doses to be effective so as to minimise the payload at rocket launch
QUANTCEM
QUANTCEM
NANOARC's QUANTCEM, utilises effective chemical compositions, to deliver a higher performance nanocement, with particle dimensions averaging between 1 - 25 nm (0.001 - 0.025 µm). QUANTCEM particles are 85000x smaller than traditional cement particles and have a specific surface area (blaine) ~ 200x higher than traditional cements as shown below :
GENERAL PURPOSE CEMENT : 3,200 – 3,800 cm²/g
SLAG CEMENT (GGBS) : 4,000 – 4,500 cm²/g
RAPID HARDENING CEMENT : 4,500 – 6,500 cm²/g
NANOARC QUANTCEM : 359,300 - 635,200 cm²/g
QUANTCEM offers benefits such as :
higher reactivity without excessive heat generation,
strong and effective bonding with concrete components like regolith dust for higher density and strength,
reduced concrete weight
low porosity and increased freeze-thaw resistance
rapid hydration and concrete cure rate
increased concrete durability
minimises the need for recurring repairs
DOSAGE
The QUANTCEM effective dose* in concrete averages 0.0001 - 0.001 wt%, depending on the desired strength. At a 0.0001 wt % dose, with an average concrete strength gain of 10 - 20% in the first 24 - 72 hours (on Earth).
USAGE GUIDELINES : Although small amounts of water might be needed initially to trigger the concrete cure reaction, no special equipment is needed for QUANTCEM.
Weigh and mix QUANTCEM nanopowder thoroughly with the lunar regolith fine aggregate as well as NANOARC's hydrogen release nanocatalyst, to trigger the longterm hydration process. The semi-vacuum conditions in the lunar atmosphere will facilitate the release of the hydrogen necessary for the chemical bonding reaction with the oxygen in the lunar regolith.
RADIATION ATTENUATION
RADIATION ATTENUATION
Scientific studies unanimously show, that radiation shielding with nanoparticles is much more effective than with micro-particles. As the nanoparticle size decreases, the radiation shielding capacity increases. When such nanoparticles are infused in a grout prior to coating on a surface, only a thin layer is sufficient to shield thermal neutrons.
Pores in construction materials (e.g. cement and concrete) without nanoparticles create decrease the mechanical strength, density, as well as the ability of cement/concrete to attenuate radiation. When the pores in cement/concrete are filled with NANOARC QUANTCRETE systems for radiation attenuation the mechanical strength, density and radiation attenuation capacity of the cement/concrete system increases substantially. With the cement/concrete mixture performance maximized by virtue of such radiation-attenuating nanoparticles (< 20 nm), it achieves enhanced radiation shielding goal simultaneously with a higher heat and embrittlement resistance, which is necessary for the radiation exposure and rapid thermal fluctuations on the lunar surface.
PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS
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GUIDELINE: 1 gram of Quantm Material is about the equivalent of 1 kg of regular material
USAGE : Add the nanoadditive powder(s) to the fine materials/cement, then add to the concrete mix or 3D printing composite mixture in the dry phase, mix/stir thoroughly prior to hydration, then proceed as usual.
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QUARTERLY ( 5 % ) | BI-ANNUALLY ( 10 % ) | ANNUALLY ( 15 % )
NANOCEMENT & CONCRETE HYDRATION
QUANTCEMTM CURE (NANO-CEMENT)
QUANTCEMTM CURE (NANO-CEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Nano-cementitious system to accelerate the cure rate of concrete and offset the negative impact of fly ash and GGBS on the early-age properties of concrete. Improved workability, Nano-Filler, Compressive Strength reinforcement of concrete mortar and cement paste, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : <25 nm (0.025 μm) hollow semi-spherical nanoparticles
BLAINE : 388000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0008 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.0011 - 0.0021 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE* : 2.7g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00011 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 16 - 20 %
*MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 10 %
*CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 216 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.22 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 1,800 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 17,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 67,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 OF CONCRETE
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QUANTCEMTM X-PRESS (NANO-CEMENT)
QUANTCEMTM X-PRESS (NANO-CEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Helps reduce concrete cure/setting time by working as an accelerator or early stage activator of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS or GGBFS) and enhance concrete strength gain. Expansive agent to reduce autogenous-shrinkage, Increase Compressive & Tensile Strength, Corrosion Inhibitor (Mitigate sulphate attack) & pH Elevator, Mold and Mildew Resistance, Low Air Permeability, Abrasion Resistance, Antistatic Agent, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
BLAINE : 359300 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0004 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0009 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN (NON-SHRINKING) GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.8g ( 0.11 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00016 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 12 - 17 % in 24 to 72 hours
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,025 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 7 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 19,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 70 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 75,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 280 m3 OF CONCRETE
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REDUCED POROSITY & MECHANICAL REINFORCEMENT
QUANTCRETETM NANOFILLER (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
QUANTCRETETM NANOFILLER (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : ~ 5 nm (0.005 μm) spherical particles
BLAINE/ SPECIFIC SURFACE AREA : 415300 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 - 0.0004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0008 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.9g (~ 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00012 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 18 - 22 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 11 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 237,60 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.24 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,600 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 9 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 25,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 90 m3 OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 99,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 360 m3 OF CONCRETE
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QUANTCRETETM NANOFLEX (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
QUANTCRETETM NANOFLEX (NANOCEMENT ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive & Flexural/Tensile Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (enhanced resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to QuantCrete NANOFILLER, QUANTCEM CURE, microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets ( < 1 nm)
BLAINE : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0002 - 0.00034 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0007 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.4g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.0001 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 20 - 43 %
AVERAGE FLEXURAL STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 12 - 40 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE): approx. 17 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (AT 2.4G DOSE per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 367,20 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.37 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,925 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 11 m3 OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 28,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 110 m3 OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 112,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 440 m3 OF CONCRETE
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QUANTCRETETM ATOM
QUANTCRETETM ATOM
APPLICATIONS
RAPID EARLY STAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH: It serves as a concrete rapid hardening solution, enabling a fast setting of concrete with less cement, thus helping lower the carbon footprint while simultaneously saving valuable hours and reducing construction duration time.
ATOMIC-SCALE CONCRETE REPAIR & REINFORCEMENT: With an ultra-high blaine of 1,486,400 cm²/g and particle dimensions of ~ 1.4nm (0.001 μm), it is capable of surgically penetrating deep level cracks and fractured sites within concrete, more than any material prior. At a quantum particle size of 1.4 nm, it is close to the size domain of atoms the size of a hydrogen atom (0.11 nm).
CORROSION PREVENTION: With strong corrosion resistance, good chemical and thermal stability and a pH of ~ 11.7, it and a size closer to the atomic scale, it provides a more surgical interaction with corrosive agents like chlorine ions (~ 0.167 nm), water molecules (0.275 nm) and sulphate ions (0.242 nm) to prohibit chemical damage in concrete.
EARLY-AGE CEMENT HYDRATION & DENSIFIER: Once in contact with water, in a concrete mix, it increases the heat of hydration of Portland cement, yielding rapid and high early stage compressive strength gain while simultaneously acting as a cement nucleation site to densify concrete, reducing porosity and the probability of crack formation. This enables the production of lighter precast concrete with higher strength and better durability. The increased heat of hydration benefits construction in extremely cold areas (e.g Antartica, Alaska and far nordic regions) and in warmer environments, less portland cement usage is possible. It is beneficial for systems like of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS or GGBFS) where is acts as an early activator to enhance concrete strength gain.
ANTI-STATIC SURFACES: It serves as an anti-static agent, useful in applications requiring low electrostatic charge and dissipative surface.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : ~ 1.4 nm (0.001 μm) nanoparticles
COLOUR : CREAM-White / WHITE Nanopowder
BLAINE : 1,486,400 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN (MICRO)CEMENT : 0.0001 -0.001 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 0.8 - 1.03 g ( 0.021 - 0.028 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00004 %
EARLY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: Up to 40 % or 55 % in 24 and 72 hours
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
CEMENT REDUCTION : ~ 20% upward (dosage-dependent)
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 4,999
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 48,000
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 191,000
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QUANTCRETETM MARINE
QUANTCRETETM MARINE
APPLICATIONS
Accelerated hydration of concrete and early strength gain. Antibiofilm and corrosion resistant nanoadditive for concrete and cement used in marine environments. Mechanical reinforcement of lightweight Concrete, repair of perforations and cracks via autogenous healing when mixed in cement and concrete, filler material, impact resistance, antimicrobial, non-toxic flame retardant, corrosion inhibitor.
It offers offers anti-biofilm as well as anti-fungal protection and corrosion resistance to minimise or prevent damage from sailnity and unsilgtly stains within lunar habitat walls as a result of human activity.
NUCLEAR & RADIOACTIVE SITE PROTECTION: Blended into mortar, within and on concrete surfaces, QuantCrete MARINE helps in reducing the need for decommissioning of existing infrastructure exposed to nuclear radiation. It can also be coated on hardened cement paste blocks.
QuantCrete MARINE adhesion is efficient on rough surfaces and its presence enables a uniformly thin but dense nanocoating for the protection of concrete infrastructure from radiological contamination, works as a barrier layer to prevent radioactive contaminants such as Uranium (U) and Strontium (Sr) ingression into underlying cement substrates. Particularly, into new and out of pre-existing concrete infrastructure.
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT : It is effective in the removal of U, Cs, Sr and I, alongside other radionuclides such as Np, Am, Pu and Co. It exhibits higher reactivity to Uranium (U) than granulated carbon-based sorbents.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets
BLAINE : 703000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN (MICRO)CEMENT : 0.001 - 0.003 wt % or as needed, depending on the nature of the surrounding environment.
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : From 2.88 g (~ 0.08 oz. per cubic yard) or as needed, depending on the nature of the surrounding environment.
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT : It is effective in the removal of U, Cs, Sr and I, alongside other radionuclides such as Np, Am, Pu and Co. QUANTCRETE MARINE exhibits higher reactivity to Uranium (U) than granulated carbon-based sorbents.
1g (0.035 oz) absorbs approx. 2088 mg of U
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 3,750
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 36,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 143,000
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HYDROGEN RELEASE & WATER CHEMICAL BONDING
QUANTCRETETM S-CORE+
QUANTCRETETM S-CORE+
APPLICATIONS : It acts as a hydrogen release nanocatalyst to foster chemically-bonded water formation within lunar concrete for effective hydration and strength gain.
It significantly increases the compressive strength, thermal conductivity, freeze and thaw resistance and reduces the shrinkage rate of concrete. It enhances the microstructure of concrete, increases density as well as fire resistance, and decreases concrete deformations and is useful for bulletproof and blast protection composites.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Nanospheres
DIMENSIONS : ~ 8 nm (0.008 um) diameter
COLOUR : Bluish-Black/Midnight Blue Nanopowder
HEAT RESISTANCE : Up to 2830 °C (5130°F)
AVERAGE DOSE IN (MICRO)CEMENT: ~ 0.0015 - 0.002 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.9g (~ 0.14 oz. per cubic yard)
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QUANTITY | PRICE
50 grams (1.76 oz.) | £ 13,525
500 grams (17.6 oz.) | £ 123,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 246,000
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RADIATION SHIELDING SYSTEMS
RADIATION SHIELDING SYSTEMS
QUANTCRETETM THERM
QUANTCRETETM THERM
APPLICATIONS : High thermal mass material for concrete insulation, High density concrete is efficient in heat retention than standard concrete. This enables it to be used retard hold in solar heat from exteriors (high heat exposure) or retard solar heat loss from interiors (cold shadow environments) or as a high emissivity coating to release heat to the environment, when surrounding temperatures drop or fluctuate rapidly.
Gamma ray shielding, Flexural aggregate in high density concrete for radiation shielding in high radiation and exposed X-ray environments.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets
BLAINE : 495500 cm²/g
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Brown Nanopowder
EMISSIVITY (PERFECT EMISSIVITY = 1 ) : 0.969 to 0.973
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.12g (~ 0.09 oz. per cubic yard) or AS NEEDED
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00013 %
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 3,500
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 34,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 135,000
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QUANTCRETETM NEUTRON
QUANTCRETETM NEUTRON
APPLICATIONS : Nano-Pore Filler, Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant, Neutron attenuator in high density, lighterweight concrete for lunar habitats.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 20 nm Nanoparticles (0.02 μm)
COLOUR : White/Beige Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSE IN (MICRO)CEMENT/SURFACE COATING : 0.001 wt % or as needed for the nature of radiation exposure
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.001 - 1 wt %
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QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 7,000
50 grams (1.76 oz.) | £ 50,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 949,810
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QUANTCRETETM SUBSEAL
QUANTCRETETM SUBSEAL
APPLICATIONS : Variations of radon and polonium outgassing on the moon and Mars has been detected. Porosity minimisation to substantially to limit Air loss from within and permeability from without can mitigate the probability of Radon penetration in foundation structures, sub-surface levels in direct contact with the lunar soil.
The nanoadditive increases compressive Strength reinforcement in concrete, Improved workability, Corrosion-resistance, Reduced Alkaline Reactivity, Water Repellant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 10 nm ( < 0.01 μm) spherical particles
BLAINE : 415000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN (MICRO)CEMENT AT 50 % LESS CEMENT USAGE : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 4.8g (~ 0.17 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.0002 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN** : approx. 28 - 34 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,500
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 24,000
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 95,000
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UNDERSTANDING RADON:
Radon (Rn) is a radioactive, odourless, colourless, tasteless noble gas. Rn is a contaminant, that affects indoor air quality. Rn is the number one cause of lung cancer, among non-smokers.
Rn enters a building most often directly through the soil at the lowest level of the construct that is in contact with the ground. This typical occurs through cracks in solid foundations and walls, construction joints, gaps in suspended floors, cavities within walls and around service pipes.
DIMENSION-BASED SOLUTION
Radioactive radon particles vary in size.
When attached to an aerosol, radon particles range in size from 50-300 nm (0.05 - 0.3 μm)
Unattached radon particles range from 3 - 5 nm (0.003 - 0.005 μm)
HOW TO USE QUANTCRETE IN RADON MITIGATION/MINIMISATION EFFORTS
To minimise the penetration of Rn into buildings, QUANTCRETE is hence offered to substantially lower porosity, air permeability and mitigate of crack formation in concrete and mortar. QuantCrete nanoparticles are of the same size range as unattached radon particles.
As such QuantCrete nanoparticles used to densify concrete and can form a dense structure therein, acting as a physical as well as chemical barrier, to prevent the diffusion of Radon, through a sub-surface lunar concrete infrastructure.
To achieve this, the QUANTCRETE nanopowder can be used as an integral ingredient in the manufacture of precast slabs and foundation concrete or, mixed with a liquid cement and injected within particularly hard to visualise and detect sub-micron and nanoscopic pores, cracks & cavities that cement particles can not reach or penetrate, in order to create a denser seal, that minimises the likelihood of Rn gas infiltrating the construct, via its ground level and sub-terrain walls.
This nanotechnology-based approach offers a durable, sustainable, long term mitigation effort, to prevent Rn gas from entering the building through the underlying soil.
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