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autoclaved aerated concrete blocks

autoclaved aerated concrete blocks

Concrete blocks that are stronger, lighter, and a green alternative to conventional masonry blocks. They can be produced from fly ash, which make this composite eco-friendly and nontoxic, fire and insect resistant, with excellent sound absorbing properties and insulation values. See also: Biomaterials
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[18] GB11968-2006, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks, Standards Press of China, Beijing, China, 2006.
Known as Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, these bricks are non toxic and four times lighter than traditional concrete.
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