HOLDINGS pty ltd

Reg No. 2012/209848/07

STEEL SLAG STONE PROFILE

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STEEL SLAG STONE (Eco Friendly) Steel slag is a by-product formed during the steel manufacturing process. It is a nonmetallic ceramic material formed from the reaction of flux such as calcium oxide with the inorganic non-metallic components present in the steel scrap. The use of steel slag reduces the need of natural rock as constructional material, hence preserving our natural rock resources and reducing the need for dumping ground. This is in line with GMF HOLDINGS pty ltd mission to maximize return while preserving the environment. Steel slag is processed into a constructional material through a proprietary treatment method in Singapore and Malaysia plants. Screening of the steel slag will be done to ensure the aggregate is suitable for use as construction material. Since 1993, steel slag aggregates have been used commercially in the region for road surfacing. Clients include authorities in Singapore and Malaysia for both public and private roads. Steel slag contains significantly higher calcium oxide and iron oxide compared to granite rock. Granite rock contains high silica and alumina content and is generally hydrophilic. Components SiO CaO FeO MgO MnO Al O Steel slag (wt %) <20 25 50 22 35 47 68 3-9 Granite rock (wt %) 59 5 7 3.5 15

The good resistance to stripping and high PSV value exhibited by the steel slag aggregates indicates that the material is more superior to natural granite as road surfacing material. The superior adhesion of the steel slag with bitumen would also minimize potential moisture damage of the steel slag mix. The formulation of road mixes using steel slag as aggregates has shown to give better rut resistance and mechanical stability, which indicates a more lasting wearing course for the road.

REACTION
Steel slag is a nonmetallic product created at extremely high temperatures, around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. In a basic oxygen furnace, steel slag is created in a large container. Molten iron and steel scrap are loaded into the container to produce ductile steel. Oxygen is added to the mixture to create a reaction, and lime is added to form a top layer of slag above the steel. Slag is created from the excess carbon within the molten iron, which makes the steel too brittle to be used as workable steel; the steel production process removes carbon until the desired consistency of steel is achieved. Following production, steel slag is poured into containers, where it solidifies and is cooled using water.

APPEARANCE
Steel slag created using basic oxygen techniques is between 20 and 25 percent denser than that created in blast furnaces, according to the Australasian Slag Association. When produced, steel slag expands until it is fully hydrated and is a dark gray color. It takes on a cubic shape after production. A number of oxides can be found in steel slag, including iron, aluminum, calcium and magnesium, depending on the types of steel being produced. Slag is a by-product found in the production of metals, with steel slag closely related to iron slag production.

USES
The uses of steel slag have expanded as the various properties of steel slag have been identified, with one of the main uses being as an aggregate of asphalt and cement paving. Through history, steel slag has been used in landfills, but is now commonly used in the production of self-cementing, long-lasting paving materials. Steel slag is also used to create rail ballast because of its durability, while skid resistance means slag is also useful for creating asphalt roads carrying heavy loads. Steel slag is also used as an aggregate in Portland cement.

ENVIRONMENT
The National Slag Association reports steel slag to be an environmentally safe product when used as an aggregate material in residential, construction, industrial and agricultural applications, in which it poses no threat to human health. Steel slag can also be used in aquatic environments, such as rivers and lakes, in which the association claims that it poses no threat to animal and plant life or to the quality of the water. Contact Details Zeppelin Gounder (Director) 078 804 1328 Clyde Premjeeth (Manager) 072 399 3143