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Expanded Slag

Expanded slag is made by mixing molten slag with streams of water, air, or gas.  Rapid cooling preserves the air or steam pockets, resulting in light weight material.  Expanded slag is used as a lightweight aggregate in concrete.

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P.P. Hudec, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Windsor

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Last updated: 07/14/07.