Water for concrete mixture shall have any suitable drinking water. It is preferable to water from surface sources, unsalted, soft or medium hardness. It is also preferred to provide the required amount of water lukewarm/hot for best results.
Virtually all of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 53 Grade) suitable for the production of aerated lightweight concrete. Cement should be fresh, lumps free. Preferred use of a good standard brand.
Quicklime is produced by heating naturally-occurring limestone rock, which contains calcium carbonate. It is recommended to use fresh quick lime. More purity provides better results.
As part of aerated concrete mix, fly ash/fine silica sand or dolomite can be used as filler.
Small quantity of aluminum powder is used for Foaming of concrete
Just like other concrete, additives such as activators/accelerators may be used to improve and stabilize the quality of the final product.
Process of production