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US 4,229,222 AGranted
Earthen cement compositions for building materials and process
OwnerGordon L. Schneiderinventor
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Abstract
Soil compositions suitable for use as building materials and having significantly improved properties of thermal or energy conductants and energy resistance as well as improved stress, compression, bearing, sound absorbing and structural integrity characteristics comprise a soil combined with cellulose, sodium silicate, and potassium or sodium hydroxide in specific proportions. The composition may also include clay and mineral fillers, depending on the characteristics of the soil.
Claims9
A process for producing an improved earthen composition comprising:
- (a) preparing an aqueous hydroxide solution selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and mixtures thereof,
- (b) adding cellulose to said aqueous hydroxide solution and agitating the mixture to separate cellulose fibers throughout the mixture,
- (c) blending the product of (b) with soil until a substantially homogeneous mixture is achieved having a pH of between about 12.5 and 13.5,
- (d) adding and mixing sodium silicate to said mixture of (c), and
- (e) drying the resulting composition.
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