Suvo Strategic Minerals Limited (ASX: SUV) has received the 28-day compressive strength test results following the successful production and delivery of its first low carbon geopolymer precast product, a series of 1000mm x 350mm x 350mm backing blocks.
The 28-day compressive strength required to meet the specifications of the end use application, being hardscaping, for a major government infrastructure project, was15MPa.
The production and subsequent delivery of the backing blocks was the first milestone under the joint development agreement with JV Partner, PERMAcast.
The JV parties are continuing the other work streams as outlined in the JDA, being; a. Prepare and test a range of GPC formulations to meet concrete strength requirements of nominally 10, 20, 30, and 40 MPa, and determine maximum strength attainable; b. Characterize and assess applications and products that can utilize the different GPC strength formulations; c. Test and demonstrate suitability of different GPC formulations for different applications and products; and d. Assess cost and performance of different GPC applications and products to determine preferred route for commercialization.
Below is a list of potential applications and pre-cast products that can utilize different GPC strength formulations.
Executive chairman Aaron Banks commented: “We are coming up the curve quickly now that we are set up at PERMAcast. We have produced a series of geopolymer pre-cast backing blocks in a short period, using our licenced proprietary geopolymer mix design. Importantly, these pre-cast backing blocks have exceeded the strength requirements of their end-use application.”
“This is an outstanding milestone and one we could not have reached without PERMAcast. We have successfully manufactured and delivered a new geopolymer product on time and to specification, but most importantly the independent NATA testing results opens the door to a variety of products which we can now consider in our commercial roll out strategy. To put this into perspective, 40MPa will provide an opportunity to manufacture a sustainable amount of commodity products that are currently available in the market.
“Our next step is to categorize products by level of demand, and from inquiries received, which will allow us to fine tune the scale up approach of the business.
A great effort by the team and thanks again to our partners, PERMAcast.”
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