Applications of Microspheres
Microspheres (cenospheres) produced by ZUMiR are a versatile raw material with unique properties, widely used across many industries. Thanks to their low density, high mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and chemical inertness, microspheres are increasingly sought-after in modern technologies.
Construction and Building Materials
- Lightweight concrete and mortars – The addition of microspheres reduces the weight of concrete while maintaining its strength, improves workability, and increases thermal insulation.
- Plasters and facade paints – Microspheres enhance application properties, improve resistance to weather conditions, and limit the growth of algae and fungi.
- Building prefabricates – Lighter structural elements with better insulation parameters.
- Thermal insulation mortars – Microspheres significantly improve the thermal insulation of materials.
Refractory Materials
- Products for industrial furnaces – Microspheres increase thermal resistance and shock resistance.
- High-temperature insulation – Materials with microsphere additives remain stable at temperatures above 1000°C.
- Fireproof coatings – Enhanced fire resistance with reduced weight.
Automotive Industry
- Composites and plastics – for lighter, more durable structural components.
- Automotive mastics – to improve application and insulation properties.
- Soundproofing materials – for noise reduction in vehicles
Chemical Industry
- Paints and coatings – Microspheres improve application properties and abrasion resistance.
- Protective coatings – Increased resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure.
- Adhesives and sealants – Improved mechanical and thermal properties.
Oil and Drilling Industry
- Oil well cements – Microspheres lower the density of cement, increase its workability and resistance to high temperatures.
- Drilling fluids – Control of viscosity and density of drilling fluids.
Other Applications
- Acoustic insulation – Materials with microsphere additives effectively dampen sound.
- Sorbents for pollution removal – Microspheres can be used in water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Rubber industry – Improved mechanical and thermal properties of rubber products.
- Land leveling and reclamation – Use of microspheres in mixtures for soil stabilization.
Benefits of Using ZUMiR Microspheres
- Weight reduction – Lower weight of final products while maintaining or improving strength.
- Improved thermal and acoustic insulation
- Increased resistance to high temperatures
- Better resistance to moisture and chemicals
- Eco-friendly solution – Utilization of a by-product from coal combustion
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