Construction & Building Materials
Calcium carbonate plays a vital role across the construction industry — from enhancing concrete workability and reducing ceramic shrinkage to extending TiO₂ in putties and reinforcing waterproofing membranes. Micron Plus offers purpose-selected GCC grades for every construction application.
Calcium carbonate’s versatility in construction stems from its chemical inertness, consistent particle size, and ability to modify the physical properties of cementitious and polymeric building materials. Whether used as a filler in concrete to improve workability or as a shrinkage-reducing agent in ceramics, GCC delivers measurable performance improvements at a fraction of the cost of alternative materials.
Applications & Recommended Grades:
Concrete
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recommended Grades | M25, M45 |
| Applications | Sewage pipes, ready-mix concrete, pre-cast concrete, self-compacting concrete, self-leveling mortars |
| Key Benefits | Improves workability of semi-dry, plastic, and self-compacting concretes; enhances density and surface finish; reduces cement consumption |
Ceramic Tiles & Bricks
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recommended Grade | M45 |
| Key Benefits | Efficiently decreases clay shrinkage during firing; acts as a pigment to improve clay quality; expands the range of tile and brick products that can be manufactured |
Waterproofing
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recommended Grade | 45 Microns (M45) |
| Key Benefits | Increases volume as a functional filler; provides anti-corrosion properties; prevents water penetration in membranes and coatings |
Putties
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recommended Grades | M20, M25 |
| Key Benefits | Extends TiO₂ to increase volume; serves as a highly cost-effective filler; maintains whiteness and smooth application properties |
Latex (Carpet Adhesives)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recommended Grade | M45 |
| Key Benefits | Enhances viscosity and volume of latex adhesive used to hold carpet fibers in place; improves bonding strength and dimensional stability |
