High Performance, Lower CO2 Footprint.
*Compared to AALBORG WHITE CEM I 52.5 R
D-Carb, a CO2 reduced white cement, seamlessly facilities the transition for industrial users towards more sustainable finished products while maintaining high standard of performance similar to Aalborg White CEM I 52.5R. It reduces CO2 footprint by 15% compared to Aalborg White® CEM I 52.5R., offering stakeholders in the value chain a low-carbon building material solution aligned with sustainable building certifications.
With its high standards of performances and consistent rheology, D-Carb enhances architecture aesthetics, particularly suitable for wet casting concrete with smooth surface and intricate finishes. Its extremely low alkali and chloride content ensure reliable quality and durability, while outstanding synergy with admixture ensures optimal performance of finished products. Additionally, its notably high early strength allows for meeting tight construction timelines.
Features & Benefits
Smoothly transition to a more sustainable product
- Maintain high standard of performances at early ages of Aalborg White® CEM I 52.5R.
- High whiteness through meticulous selection of pure, light and readily available limestones.
- Enhanced and consistent rheology perfectly fits for producing smooth surface and complex finishes.
- Extremely low alkali and chloride content, attributed to the unique Aalborg White® clinker.
- Enhanced synergy and compatibility between cement and admixture, catering to a wide range of white cement applications
Lowering carbon footprint of white cement finished products
- Lower-carbon white cement with 15% less CO2 emissions compared to Aalborg White® CEM I 52.5R.
- Optimizing white clinker and high-quality limestones relative contents in the cement
- Enhanced sustainability by implementing waste heat recovery system during the clinker production for district heating, benefiting 30.000 households at Aalborg plant.
Deliver lower-carbon footprint material solutions aligned with sustainable building certifications
The versatility of D-carb white cement enables it to achieve sustainable solutions across a wide range of finished products, including architecture concrete, decorative and functional dry mix mortar, paving and masonry tiles, cast-in-situ concrete and more.
Product Overview
The cement conforms to national/regional standards in the market served.
| AALBORG WHITE D-Carb® CEM II/A-LL 52,5 R | Typical Production Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Strength (MPa) | 1 Day | 21-27 |
| 2 Days | 33-41 | ||
| 28 Days | 56-66 | ||
| Initial Setting time | Mins | 135-155 | |
| Whiteness | Hunter L | 92,5-93,5 | |
| Fineness | m2/kg | 390-419 | |
| Chemical Properties | SO3 | % | 2,3-2,5 |
Applications
Suitable for all the industrial applications and specifically for wet cast concrete, semi-dry cast concrete, dry mix products, cast-in-situ concrete and special applications including traditional and innovative technologies
Available markets
All markets in Europe
Packages
25kg bags, big bags (1000kg & 1500kg) and bulk
Contacts
For technical matters and commercial inquiries related to the product, please contact sales in your region.
D-Carb® Media Center
D-Carb® eLearning Video
The video describes the unique features of the white clicker manufactured at Cementir's Aalborg plant. Additionally, it introduces insights into the main design principles and enhanced performance of new Portland Limestone Cement, CEMII/A-LL 52.5 R.
Publication
D-Carb has demonstrated a highly satisfactory performance for the precast industry, particularly in terms of workability, strength and whiteness.
Application Showcase: D-Carb® in Practice
D-Carb has been used by LG-Beton Prefab for manufacturing prefabricated elements, supporting their transition to low-carbon production.
D-Carb has been used by LG-Beton Prefab for manufacturing prefabricated elements, supporting their transition to low-carbon production.
D-Carb has been used by LG-Beton Prefab for manufacturing prefabricated elements, supporting their transition to low-carbon production.
Mockup white concrete panel using D-Carb low carbon white cement
Mockup white concrete panel using D-Carb low carbon white cement
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