Obtaining a dry foaming agent for low-density gypsum foam

Abstract

Obtaining a dry foaming agent for low-density gypsum foam

Shigapov R.I., Klyuev A.V., Sinitsin D.A., Dorofeeva O.S., Nedoseko I.V.

Incoming article date: 13.02.2025

The paper considers a method for obtaining gypsum foam based on various compositions of dry mixtures, including a foaming agent, various sorbents, and gypsum binder. Expanded vermiculite, perlite sand, and crushed expanded clay gravel were used as sorbents. The most effective sorbent of the above is the crushing waste from the production of expanded clay gravel. As studies have shown, foam gypsum with a density of 250 kg/m3 and a strength of 0.9 MPa can be obtained.

Keywords: Dry mix, adsorption, gypsum foam, gypsum binders, sorbent, expanded clay sand, vermiculite, perlite, foaming agent