Minergy Aggregate Brochure

1512 S. Commercial St., Neenah, WI 54956(920) 727-1919www.minergy.com• Hot mix asphalt • Utility trench fill• Pozzolan (cement) substitute• Construction backfill• Roadbed construction• Blasting media• Roofing shingle granules• Ceramic floor tilesMinergy’s vitrification (melting) technologies recycle sludge, biosolids and contaminated soilsinto a useful, environmentally friendly product — glass aggregate — that cost-effectively andconsistently outperforms quarried aggregates. Proven commercial applications include: Moisture Content (ASTM D2216) (%) 2.2 5.1Organic Content (ASTM D2974) (%) <0.1 0.2Unit Weight (ASTM C29/29M) (pcf) As Received Loose 84.9 76.5 As Received Rodded 102.2 85.7 Oven Dry Loose 93.9 84.5 Oven Dry Rodded 104.7 92.9Maximum Dry Density(ASTM D698) (pcf) 108.5 105.7Specific Gravity (ASTM C127, 128) 2.81 2.69 Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) 2.84 2.72 Apparent Specific Gravity 2.88 2.78 Absorption 0.76 1.14Soil Classification (ASTM D2487) Aggregate FromNSSD BiosolidsAggregate FromPaper Mill SludgeSP (Poorly Graded Sand With Gravel)SP (Poorly Graded Sand)Sieve Analysis (ASTM C136)Sieve SizePercent Passing as ReceivedProperties Include:Aggregate From Paper SludgeAggregate From Biosolids 25.0 mm (1") 100.0 100.0 19.0 mm (3/4") 98.5 99.9 12.5 mm (1/2") 98.3 99.3 9.5 mm (3/8") 96.5 97.8 4.75 mm (#4) 75.6 92.8 2.36 mm (#8) 34.0 78.4 1.18 mm (#16) 12.0 54.8 0.6 mm (#30) 4.5 27.4 0.3 mm (#50) 1.8 8.8 0.15 mm (#100) 0.8 3.0Percent finer than0.075 mm (#200) 0.4 1.3Physical PropertiesVitrification ProcessThis unique mineral recovery process melts the mineral content of sludge using a patentedprocess, which creates an inert, environmentallyfriendly glass product that can be put to beneficial use.• High process temperatures destroy organic contaminants in the sludge.• Rapid quenching of molten glass in water physically sequesters heavy metals within the glass matrix, resulting in low leaching potential.• Glass aggregate handles and stores similar to conventional quarried aggregates.Sustainable PerformanceMinergy’s glass aggregate’s unique compositionsucceeds in many commercial applications.• Grading and high angularity helps build voidsin mineral aggregate, producing high-quality,economical hot mix asphalt.• Qualifies as “recycled material” in D.O.T. andproject specifications.• Density, compaction, size distribution anddrainage properties are ideal for many structural fill applications.• Amber Blast™ blasting abrasive offers advantages over other abrasives. Unlike otherabrasives, it contains NO crystalline silica and has a 30 percent higher cutting rate due tosharp, angular grains.• Chemical composition and vitreous texture possess latent cementitious properties, which can be used as an active mineral admixture in cement. To learn more about how you could benefitfrom Minergy’s cost-effective, environmentallysafe glass aggregate, call (920) 727-1919 or visit www.minergy.com.® Registered trademark and TM trademark of Minergy Corp. © 2006 Minergy Corp.