QUANTCRETE™
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Modern road infrastructure must withstand increasing traffic volumes, heavier axle loads and harsher environmental conditions. QUANTCRETE™ is an advanced nano-engineered concrete technology that enhances pavement strength, durability and long-term performance — in both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
Rather than relying solely on thicker pavement design, QUANTCRETE™ improves the concrete matrix itself, delivering measurable performance gains from within.
CHALLENGES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
CHALLENGES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
Highways and access routes commonly suffer from:
Recurring potholes
Premature cracking
Weak or moisture-sensitive subgrades
Fatigue from heavy goods vehicles
High maintenance and reactive repair costs
Freeze–thaw deterioration
Chloride and environmental attack
CORE BENEFITS OF QUANTCRETE™
CORE BENEFITS OF QUANTCRETE™
QUANTCRETE™ is nano-engineered to target structural weaknesses at their source. It penetrates deep into the pores of asphalt, concrete and soil, strengthening the internal matrix and reducing vulnerabilities in road construction while delivering long-term chemical and mechanical stability, which yields outstanding durability and performance.
By significantly improving load distribution and structural integrity, QUANTCRETE™ reduces the need for thicker pavement layers, lowers overall raw material consumption and decreases construction and lifecycle costs—enabling stronger roads with less material and greater economic efficiency.
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KEY QUANTCRETE™ INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS:
KEY QUANTCRETE™ INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS:
Motorways and Highways – Supporting sustained heavy traffic loads while minimising material use and long-term maintenance disruption.
Airport Runways and Taxiways – Managing extreme point loads from aircraft while optimising structural depth and performance reliability.
Ports and Container Terminals – Withstanding concentrated axle loads from container handling equipment and heavy freight vehicles.
Industrial Yards and Logistics Hubs – Providing high load-bearing capacity with reduced section thickness for operational efficiency.
Urban Roads and Bus Corridors – Increasing durability under repetitive braking and acceleration stresses while reducing reconstruction costs.
Rail Freight Terminals and Intermodal Facilities – Supporting dynamic heavy loads with enhanced ground stabilisation.
These applications demand maximum structural performance with minimal material intensity—making strength optimisation and thickness reduction critical for sustainable, cost-effective infrastructure delivery.
ENHANCED STRUCTURAL CAPACITY
NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION
NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION
When incorporated directly into the concrete mix, QUANTCRETE™ refines the microstructure, producing a denser and more resilient matrix.
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Higher compressive and flexural strength
Improved resistance to cyclic loading
Reduced permeability and water ingress
Increased freeze–thaw durability
Extended pavement design life
APPLICATIONS
Motorways and trunk roads
Industrial and logistics facilities
Ports and freight terminals
Airport pavements
Bus corridors and heavy-duty routes
The result is a pavement capable of sustaining high traffic volumes while reducing long-term maintenance intervention.
ROAD REPAIR & HABILITATION
ROAD REPAIR & HABILITATION
Traditional repair methods often address symptoms rather than underlying performance limitations. QUANTCRETE™ strengthens repair materials, helping prevent recurring failure.
SUITABLE FOR :
Full-depth pothole reinstatement
Structural concrete overlays
Crack repair systems
Joint repairs
Heavy-duty pavement refurbishment
KEY BENEFITS IN REPAIR WORKS
Enhanced bond strength to existing substrates
Reduced shrinkage and micro-cracking
Increased fatigue resistance under repeated loading
Improved resistance to de-icing salts and moisture
Extended service life of repair zones
This results in fewer repeat interventions and lower lifecycle expenditure.
SUB-BASE STRENGTHENING
SUB-BASE STRENGTHENING
Weak subgrades are a leading cause of settlement and recurring surface damage. QUANTCRETE™ can be used within soil stabilisation systems to improve foundation performance.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Increased bearing capacity
Reduced moisture susceptibility
Improved load distribution
Minimised long-term settlement
By strengthening the pavement foundation, surface durability is significantly enhanced.
COMMERCIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE BENEFITS
QUANTCRETE™ supports infrastructure owners and contractors by delivering:
Reduced lifecycle costs
Fewer reactive repairs
Extended asset service life
Improved reliability in high-load environments
Enhanced long-term value from capital investment
SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Longer-lasting infrastructure reduces material replacement frequency and maintenance interventions, contributing to lower whole-life environmental impact. Improved durability also supports more efficient resource use across the asset lifecycle.
NANO-ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE
QUANTCRETE™ provides a practical, integrable solution for road construction and repair projects requiring enhanced durability and structural resilience.
For technical specifications, performance data or project consultation, contact us to discuss your infrastructure requirements.
PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS
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QUANTCRETETM EARTH
QUANTCRETETM EARTH
APPLICATIONS : In Adobe, Rammed-Earth and Road Construction, this system serves as an environmentally-friendly soil, cement & concrete nanoadditive to mitigate sulphate attack. It increases the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value of the treated sublayer soil in particular, acid sulphate soils. It minimises the swelling ratio of soil and initiates essential chemical reactions creating compounds that form strong bonding forces between soil particles, hence reducing soil porosity which consequently improves its engineering properties and durability.
It serves as an expansive agent to reduce autogenous-shrinkage, Increases Compressive & Tensile Strength, Corrosion Inhibitor (Mitigate sulphate attack) & pH Elevator, Mold and Mildew Resistance, Low Air Permeability, Abrasion Resistance, Antistatic Agent, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : ~20 nm (0.02 μm) nanoparticles
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
BLAINE : 359,300 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN SOIL : 0.004 - 0.005 %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.8g (~ 0.11 oz. per cubic yard)
QUANTCRETETM NANOFILLER (QUANTCEM ENHANCER)
QUANTCRETETM NANOFILLER (QUANTCEM ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : ~ 5 nm (0.005 μm) spherical particles
BLAINE/ SPECIFIC SURFACE AREA : 415300 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 - 0.0004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.002 - 0.005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.5g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00012 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 18 - 22 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 11 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 237,60 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.24 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,600 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 (24 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 25,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 (240 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 100,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 (960 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM NANOFLEX (QUANTCEM ENHANCER)
QUANTCRETETM NANOFLEX (QUANTCEM ENHANCER)
APPLICATIONS : Compressive & Flexural/Tensile Strength reinforcement, improve workability, UV filtering, Antibacterial, Antifouling, Anticorrosion (enhanced resistance to chloride attack), Reduced Alkali Reactivity, Water Repellant, Lower Air permeability, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to QuantCrete NANOFILLER, QUANTCEM CURE, microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets ( < 1 nm)
BLAINE : 635200 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0002 - 0.00034 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.001 - 0.004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.4g (~ 0.07 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.0001 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 20 - 43 %
AVERAGE FLEXURAL STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 12 - 40 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE): approx. 17 %
CO2 DEDUCTION (AT 2.4G DOSE per m3 of CONCRETE) : approx. 367,20 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.37 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,925 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 11 m3 (27 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 29,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 110 m3 (270 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1kg (2.2 lb) | £ 116,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 440 m3 (1,080 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCEMTM CURE (NANO-CEMENT)
QUANTCEMTM CURE (NANO-CEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Nano-cementitious system to accelerate the cure rate of concrete and offset the negative impact of fly ash and GGBS on the early-age properties of concrete. Improved workability, Nano-Filler, Compressive Strength reinforcement of concrete mortar and cement paste, Whitener/colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : <25 nm (0.025 μm) hollow semi-spherical nanoparticles
BLAINE : 388000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0003 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.002 - 0.006 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.0011 - 0.0021 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE* : 2.9g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00011 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 20 - 60 %
*MINIMUM CEMENT REDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : min. 10 %
*CO2 DEDUCTION (per m3 of CONCRETE) : min. 216 kg (equivalent of ~ 0.22 carbon offset credits)
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO2
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 1,800 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 10 m3 (24 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 17,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 100 m3 (240 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 68,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 400 m3 (960 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCEMM X-PRESS (NANOCEMENT)
QUANTCEMM X-PRESS (NANOCEMENT)
APPLICATIONS : Helps reduce concrete cure/setting time by working as an accelerator or early stage activator of ground-granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS or GGBFS) and enhance concrete strength gain. Expansive agent to reduce autogenous-shrinkage, Increase Compressive & Tensile Strength, Corrosion Inhibitor (Mitigate sulphate attack) & pH Elevator, Mold and Mildew Resistance, Low Air Permeability, Abrasion Resistance, Antistatic Agent, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
BLAINE : 359300 cm²/g
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 50 % LESS PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.0004 -0.0005 wt %
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN CONCRETE AT 0 % PORTLAND CEMENT USAGE : 0.003 - 0.006 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN (NON-SHRINKING) GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 2.9g ( 0.08 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00016 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN**: approx. 15 - 55 % in 24 to 72 hours
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QUANTITY | PRICE
25 grams (0.88 oz.) | £ 2,025 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 9 m3 (22 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
250 grams (8.81. oz) | £ 20,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 90 m3 (220 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
1 kg (2.2 lb) | £ 80,000 VIABLE FOR APPROX. 360 m3 (880 TONNES) OF CONCRETE
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM PROTECT
QUANTCRETETM PROTECT
APPLICATIONS : Abrasion resistance, nano-pore filler, increased compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength, water resistance, insulating material, fire retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSE IN (MICRO)CEMENT: ~ 0.004 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 5.7g ( 0.2 oz. per cubic yard)
QUANTCRETE RADIATION SHIELDING SYSTEMS
QUANTCRETE RADIATION SHIELDING SYSTEMS
Radiation shielding simply means having some material between the source of radiation and you (or some device) that will absorb the radiation. Radiation shielding is very crucial for the protection of personnel in nuclear power plants, medical centres and the environment, from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
Of the various forms of radiation known to man, neutrons are considered to be the most severe and dangerous radiation to the body. This is due to their high kinetic energy and because they are uncharged, neutrons are more penetrating than alpha, beta radiation and in some cases, even more penetrating than gamma radiation. In nuclear power plants, the central problem is to shield against gamma rays and neutrons.
Fast neutrons create structural defects, which result in the embrittlement of material of pressure vessel in nuclear power plants. The neutron absorption reaction is hence the most important type of reaction that takes place in a nuclear reactor.
BENEFITS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
BENEFITS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
Scientific studies unanimously show, that radiation shielding with nanoparticles is much more effective than with micro-particles. As the nanoparticle size decreases, its radiation shielding capacity becomes significantly enhanced. When superfine (<< 20 nm) nanoparticles are infused in a grout or (micro)cement prior to coating on a surface, a layer as thin as 1 µm, is sufficient to shield thermal neutrons.
Pores in cement/concrete without nanoparticles decrease the mechanical strength, density, as well as the ability of cement/concrete to attenuate radiation. When the pores in cement/concrete are filled with NANOARC's superfine nanoparticles with sizes well below those of harmless pores ( < 20 nm) the mechanical strength, density and radiation attenuation capacity of the cement/concrete system increases substantially. With the cement/concrete mixture performance maximised by virtue of such radiation-attenuating nanoparticles (< 20 nm), it achieves enhanced radiation shielding goals simultaneously with a higher heat and embrittlement resistance.
QUANTCRETETM MARINE
QUANTCRETETM MARINE
APPLICATIONS
Accelerated hydration of cement and flyash-based concrete and early strength gain. Antibiofilm and corrosion resistant nanoadditive for concrete and cement used in marine environments. Mechanical reinforcement of lightweight Concrete, repair of perforations and cracks via autogenous healing when mixed in cement and concrete, filler material, impact resistance, antimicrobial, biocompatible without causing harm to surrounding marine life, non-toxic flame retardant, corrosion inhibitor.
QuantCrete MARINE is suitable for aquatic environment construction e.g. swimming pools, bathrooms, sinks, agricultural, submerged architecture and waterfront structural features and related marine constructs. It offers offers anti-biofilm as well as anti-fungal protection and corrosion resistance in concrete and cement particularly for use in marine environments to minimise or prevent damage from sainity and unsilgtly stains caused by algae, fungi and bacterial proliferation on aquatic and wet environment construction surfaces.
NUCLEAR FACILITIES & RADIOACTIVE SITE PROTECTION: Blended into mortar, within and on concrete surfaces, QuantCrete MARINE helps in reducing the need for decommissioning of existing nuclear infrastructure. It can also be coated on hardened cement paste blocks.
QuantCrete MARINE adhesion is efficient on rough surfaces and its presence enables a uniformly thin but dense nanocoating for the protection of concrete infrastructure from radiological contamination, works as a barrier layer to prevent radioactive contaminants such as Uranium (U) and Strontium (Sr) ingression into underlying cement substrates. Particularly, into new and out of pre-existing concrete infrastructure.
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT : It is effective in the removal of U, Cs, Sr and I, alongside other radionuclides such as Np, Am, Pu and Co. QUANTCRETE MARINE exhibits higher reactivity to Uranium (U) than granulated carbon-based sorbents.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets
BLAINE : 703000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN (MICRO)CEMENT : 0.001 - 0.003 wt % or as needed, depending on the nature of the surrounding environment.
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : From 2.88 g (~ 0.08 oz. per cubic yard) or as needed, depending on the nature of the surrounding environment.
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT : It is effective in the removal of U, Cs, Sr and I, alongside other radionuclides such as Np, Am, Pu and Co. QUANTCRETE MARINE exhibits higher reactivity to Uranium (U) than granulated carbon-based sorbents.
1g (0.035 oz) absorbs approx. 2088 mg of U
QUANTCRETETM THERM
QUANTCRETETM THERM
APPLICATIONS : High thermal mass material for concrete insulation, High density concrete is efficient in heat retention than standard concrete. This enables it to be used retard hold in solar heat from exteriors (hot climate) or retard solar heat loss from interiors (temperate and cold climates) or as a high emissivity coating to release heat to the environment, when surrounding temperatures drop.
Gamma ray shielding, Flexural aggregate in high density concrete for radiation shielding in nuclear power plants, X-ray facilities and uranium mining sites. Colour additive, Halogen-Free Flame Retardant.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : Atomically Thin 2D sheets
BLAINE : 495500 cm²/g
COLOUR : Black/Blackish-Brown Nanopowder
EMISSIVITY (PERFECT EMISSIVITY = 1 ) : 0.969 to 0.973
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 3.12g (~ 0.09 oz. per cubic yard) or AS NEEDED
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.00013 %
QUANTCRETETM NEUTRON
QUANTCRETETM NEUTRON
APPLICATIONS : Nano-Pore Filler, Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant, Neutron attenuator in high density concrete for nuclear power plants & X-ray facilities.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : < 20 nm Nanoparticles (0.02 μm)
COLOUR : White/Beige Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSE IN (MICRO)CEMENT/SURFACE COATING : 0.001 wt % or as needed for the nature of radiation exposure
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.001 - 1 wt %
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QUANTITY | PRICE
5 grams (0.17 oz.) | £ 7,000
50 grams (1.76 oz.) | £ 69,000
250 grams (8.81 oz.) | £ 345,000
BULK ORDER RATES : From 1 Tonne | CONTACT trade@nanoarc.org
QUANTCRETETM SUBSEAL
QUANTCRETETM SUBSEAL
APPLICATIONS : Porosity minimisation to substantially Lower Air permeability and the probability of Radon penetration in foundation structures, basements and building floor levels in direct contact with the soil. Compressive Strength reinforcement in concrete, Improved workability, Corrosion-resistance, Reduced Alkaline Reactivity, Water Repellant.
Helps in the consolidation of unsound formations, repairing casing leaks in squeeze operations, particularly “tight” leaks that are inaccessible to microfine and conventional cement slurries due to their larger particle size and limited penetrability.
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
TECHNICAL DATA & DOSAGE
NANOARCHITECTURE : 5 - 7 nm ( 0.005 - 0.007 μm) spherical particles
BLAINE : 415000 cm²/g
COLOUR : White Nanopowder
AVERAGE DOSAGE IN (MICRO)CEMENT AT 50 % LESS CEMENT USAGE : 0.0002 - 0.0003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE IN GROUT : 0.002 - 0.003 wt %
AVERAGE DOSE PER m3 OF CONCRETE : 4.8g (~ 0.17 oz. per cubic yard)
WT % (per m3 of CONCRETE) : 0.0002 %
AVERAGE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH GAIN** : approx. 28 - 34 %
**Strength increases with dose augmentation
**Early strength gain is retarded slightly in days 1-7, when superplasticizers are used but picks up significantly afterwards
UNDERSTANDING RADON:
Radon (Rn) is a radioactive, odourless, colourless, tasteless noble gas. Rn is a contaminant, that affects indoor air quality, worldwide. According to EPA policy-oriented estimates, Rn is the number one cause of lung cancer, among non-smokers.
Rn enters a building most often directly through the soil at the lowest level of the construct that is in contact with the ground. This typical occurs through cracks in solid foundations and walls, construction joints, gaps in suspended floors, cavities within walls and around service pipes.
DIMENSION-BASED SOLUTION
Radioactive radon particles vary in size.
When attached to an aerosol, radon particles range in size from 50-300 nm (0.05 - 0.3 μm)
Unattached radon particles range from 3 - 5 nm (0.003 - 0.005 μm)
HOW TO USE QUANTCRETE IN RADON MITIGATION/MINIMISATION EFFORTS
To minimise the penetration of Rn into buildings, QuantCrete is hence offered to substantially lower porosity, air permeability and mitigate of crack formation in concrete and mortar. QuantCrete nanoparticles are of the same size range as unattached radon particles.
As such QuantCrete nanoparticles used to densify concrete and can form a dense structure therein, acting as a physical as well as chemical barrier, to prevent the diffusion of Radon, through a basement concrete floor.
To achieve this, the QuantCrete nanopowder can be used as an integral ingredient in the manufacture of precast slabs and foundation concrete or, mixed with a liquid cement and injected within particularly hard to visualise and detect sub-micron and nanoscopic pores, cracks & cavities that cement particles can not reach or penetrate, in order to create a denser seal, that minimises the likelihood of Rn gas infiltrating the building, via its ground level and sub-terrain/basement walls.
This nanotechnology-based approach offers a durable, sustainable, long term mitigation effort, to prevent Rn gas from entering the building through the underlying soil.
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