Holcim US Rolls Out ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in Colorado

Decarbonizing the nation’s ever-expanding urban built environment to stabilize global warming and the impact of population growth is more urgent than ever. The state of Colorado is pursuing one of the nation’s most ambitious climate action plans, working toward reduced emission targets of 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. To help the construction industry meet these evolving standards, Holcim…

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Material Analysis: Unveiling the Secrets of Limestone

RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY IS A POWERFUL TECHNIQUE THAT CAN BE USED TO ANALYZE ROCK AND MINERAL SAMPLES FOR CORRECT EQUIPMENT CHOICE AND QUALITY CONTROL. By Dr. Antony Burnham and Dr. David James   Figure 1   Figure 2a Raman spectros copy provides a technique for rapid identification of carbonate minerals and provides additional relevant information that facilitates interpretation of these rocks. Raman…

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