FOAMCELL In Depth: Specific Material Properties

	Two FOAMCELL blocks balance against a medium-weight conventional concrete block.

Specific Foamcell Material Properties Include:

• Can be Poured to Any Height Without Stratification
• Environmentally Safe, Non-Polluting and Inert
• Freeze/Thaw Resistant
• Pumpable
• Highly Flowable and Self Leveling
• Non-Segregating During Long Distance Placement
• Thermal and Acoustical Insulating Properties
• Fire Resistant

Major Technical Characteristics of FOAMCELL

Aggregate Type/Size
A unique characteristic of FOAMCELL is that it is not restricted to the use of commercial aggregates. Indigenous soils such as expansive clays, manufactured aggregate and waste materials, including all types of coal combustion byproducts may be used as the aggregate portion of the mix.

Curing
FOAMCELL typically will cure in about 24 hours when exposed to open air, but this is somewhat dependent upon the specific mix design, the foam content and ambient temperatures.

Consistency/Flowability
FOAMCELL is highly flowable and self-leveling; and does not segregate during long distance placement.

Freeze/Thaw
The characteristic cell structure of FOAMCELL provides the material with a very high level of resistance to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Lightweight
FOAMCELL mix designs are highly variable over a wide range of densities, depending on composition and the specific application. Typical dry densities for the product range from about 15 lbs/ft3 to about 110 lbs/ft3.

Strength
The compressive strength of FOAMCELL depends on mix density, mix components, moisture and curing conditions. Compressive strengths can range from 20 to over 3000 psi (0.138 to 13.789 Mpa).

Water
FOAMCELL's cellular structure gives it very low water absorption values, depending on the design application. Mixes can be designed to be impermeable or permeable, as required.