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Calcium
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Applications
The primary industrial use of calcium is in the form of its compounds, notably lime ($\text{CaO}$) and cement (which contains calcium silicates). These are foundational materials in the construction industry globally. Furthermore, calcium compounds are used in metallurgy as a reducing agent, in water softening processes, and in the manufac… -
Concrete
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Self-Consolidating Concrete ($\text{SCC}$)
$\text{SCC}$ is a highly flowable, non-segregating concrete that spreads into place, fills formwork, and encapsulates reinforcement without mechanical vibration. Its fluidity is achieved through a high volume of fines (cement and supplementary cementitious materials) and the use of high-range water reducers ([superplasticizers](/entries/superplastic…