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Title: Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1037000

Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FE0002472
Assignee:
Calera Corporation (Los Gatos, CA)
Patent Number(s):
8,114,214
Application Number:
12/857,267
OSTI ID:
1037000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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