Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag (GGBFS)
Product Overview
GGBFS
Product Type:
Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM)
Description:
GGBFS is a fine granular material that is a byproduct of the iron manufacturing process. It is produced by quenching molten blast furnace slag with water or steam, resulting in a glassy granular product. GGBFS is known for its pozzolanic properties, which make it an excellent choice for enhancing the properties of concrete and other construction materials.
Source:
UAE, India & China
Key Features
Enhance Strength, Durability, and Sustainability with every mix
Pozzolanic Reactivity
GGBFS is highly pozzolanic and reacts with calcium hydroxide to produce additional cementitious compounds, enhancing the strength and durability of concrete.
Enhanced Durability
It improves concrete's resistance to sulfate attacks, chloride penetration, and alkali-silica reactivity (ASR).
Reduced Heat of Hydration
It helps in controlling the heat generated during the cement hydration process, making it suitable for mass concrete applications.
Environmental Benefits
Using GGBFS in concrete significantly reduces carbon emissions and conserves natural resources, making it an environmentally responsible choice for construction projects.
Improved Workability
GGBFS enhances the workability of concrete, making it easier to place and finish.
Versatile Applications
Concrete Production
GGBFS is widely used as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete production, reducing the need for Portland cement and improving the long-term performance of concrete.
Sustainable Construction
It is a key component in sustainable construction practices, helping reduce the environmental impact of construction materials.
Mass Concrete
It is suitable for mass concrete applications, such as dams, bridges, and foundations, where heat generation during curing needs to be controlled.
Infrastructure Projects
GGBFS is valuable in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and tunnels, where durability and long-term performance are crucial.
High-Performance Concrete
GGBFS is used to produce high-performance concrete with enhanced strength and durability
Technical Specifications
| Properties | Unit | ASTM C618 Class F |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur Trioxide (SO3) | % | 2.5 Max |
| S2 | % | 2.5 Max |
| Loss on Ignition (L0I) | % | 3.0 Max |
| Fineness Blaine | % | Typical 410-470 m2/kg |
| Magnesium oxide | % | 18 Max |
| Activity Index at 28 days | % | 95 Min |
Masheed is a leading supplier of GGBFS in Saudi Arabia.
We maintain a leading position by delivering the best value to all our stakeholders in a sustainable manner. We are dedicated to both environmental preservation and societal progress
Quality Standards:
GGBFS products conform to ASTM C989 and
other international standards for
supplementary cementitious materials.
Storage and Handling:
Store GGBFS in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Handle with care to minimize dust generation
Environmental Benefits:
Using GGBFS in construction materials
significantly reduces greenhouse gas
emissions and conserves natural resources.
It is an environmentally responsible choice
for sustainable construction practices.
