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Autoclaved Aerated concrete - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Cement to be used as the main binder instead of lime for structural usage. Lime used at the beginning (Aerating concrete with CO2 ''Lime Formula'').Aluminum powder is used to expand and create air bubbles. Gypsum for converting CAO to CSH-gel. Sand for aggregate in concrete.
- - - - Advantages and disadvantages of AAC
        
        Advantages
        
        Low density, low thermal conductivity
        
        Good acoustic protection
        
        Fire safety
        
        Vapor permeability
        
        Environmental friendliness
        
        Economical efficiency of construction
        
        Disadvantages
        
        Needs care during manufacture, so that final surface of the aerated concrete is not too smooth. as this make it more difficult to apply finishes.
        
        due to high water absorption, finishes required to breath to prevent environmental impact (weathering) on the aerated concrete, i.e. Cover autoclave aerated concrete with plaster, decorative facades, etc
        
        Efflorescence damage occurs through the high absorption and retention of water. Because there millions of pores in the AAC, beside efflorescence, any expansion of the water retained in the AAC may cause cracking in the structure.
        
        Strength of AAC is reduced when wet and long term exposure to moisture will cause the disintegration of the material.
        
        Aggressive environments may be also a disadvantage to using AAC
        
        The production cost per unit for AAC Block is higher.
        
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- - - - due to high water absorption, finishes required to breath to prevent environmental impact (weathering) on the aerated concrete,
      - Strength of AAC is reduced when wet and long term exposure to moisture will cause the disintegration of the material.
      - Efflorescence damage occurs through the high absorption and retention of water.
    - - Economical efficiency of construction.
      - Fire safety
      - Low density, low thermal conductivity.