Cooled slowly by ambient air, the slag is processed into different sizes for use primarily as a construction aggregate in ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and, as a fill material. Also used as a filter media in water and sewage treatment.
The largest air-cooled slag aggregate product, called riprap, is used to stabilise shorelines and stream banks and prevent erosion along slopes and embankments either loose or in gabion baskets.
Where can Air-cooled slag (ABS) be used?
Capping
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used for capping.
Pipe bedding
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in pipe bedding.
Aggregates for asphalt
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in aggregates for asphalt.
Aggregates for surfacing dressing
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in surface dressing aggregates.
Hydraulic Bound Mixes (HBM)
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used for Hydraulic Bound Mixes (HBM).
Filter media
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in filter media.
Aggregates for concrete
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in aggregates for concrete.
Agriculture
Air-cooled slag (ABS) can be used in agricultural applications.
