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i.tech are highly technological products, able to guarantee ultra-high performance in terms of strength and safety.

Below are presented some i.tech products: i.tech ALI CEM, i.tech ALI PRE, i.tech CARGO with technical sheet, projects and architectural works where they were used.

i.tech ALI CEM

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iTech_AliCem Performance & Sustainability
i.tech ALI CEM has obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration).
The EPD is the declaration of the environmental impacts associated to the product life cycle defined as impact categories and quantified according to the guidelines of the ISO 14040 – Life Cycle Assessment. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool used to evaluate the potential environmental impact of a certain product, process or activity during its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction, to production and use, until the end of its life, once it becomes no longer usable or a waste. i.tech ALI PRE and i.tech ALI CEM are the first two products of Italcementi Group to achieve this type of certification, very much appreciated and requested by the International market.
Here below some relevant environmental performance:
CO2 Emissions equalt to 665 kg CO2 / t
Content of recycled materials equal to 506 kg / t

 

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Also for renewal Rapid setting, Mechanical Strength, Shrinkage control Innovative product Environmental & product performance Product Sustainable CO2 Output: 665 kg/t, Recycled Materials: 506 kg/t

i.tech ALI PRE combines excellent environmental process perfomance to local raw materials use.
For the first time, the environmental performance do not limit the product performance which, in the case of i.tech ALI CEM, are at the top of the cementitious binders both in terms of absolute values and of consistency.
In addition, the calcium sulfate used, is micronized in a dedicated plant and later on blended with i.tech ALI PRE. This phase, together with an effective and sophisitcated control and dosage process, position i.tech ALI Cem at the top in terms of qualitative consistency.

Field of use & Characteristics

When mixed with calcium sulfate and Portland cement, i.tech ALI PRE is particularly suitable to formulate:
• Rapid technical mortars (for repairs, fixing clamps, etc.)
• Rapid and semirapid pourable mortars
• Sprayed mortars and shotcrete
• Low shrinkage mortars
• Joints mortars
• Rapid and semirapid floor screeds
• Self levelling rapid floor screeds
• Rapid sealants

i.tech ALI PRE has the main following characteristics:
• Possibility to change the setting time in a very wide time interval by varying the mixing ratios between i.tech ALI PRE, Portland cement and calcium sulphate
• Rapid early strength development
• Progressive strength development at medium and long term
• Shrinkage control

Chemical & Physical Properties

Soundness ≤ 10
   
Initial Setting Time (min) ≤ 25
   
Fineness – Sp. Surface Area Blaine (cm2/g) 5 000 +/- 500

 

The test to define the inital setting time has been carried out in accordance with UNI EN 196-3, but with a w/c ratio equal to 0.33 ± 0.02).
The strength development is very rapid at early ages and progresses at the same pace as in case of Portland cements. The typical curve is as per the following graph (log scale):
The test to define the compressive strength has been carried out on standard mortars in accordance with UNI EN 196-1.
Graph i_tech ALI CEM

Hydration products

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Needle shape Ettringite

Cubic shape Ettringite

 

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i.tech ALI CEM EPD

 

i.tech ALI PRE

Cromino EPD
iTech_AliPre Finely ground calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) clinker used in ternary mixtures with calcium sulphate and Portland cement. It allows to obtain a rapid early strength development as well as progressive strength increases at medium and long term, exceeding top-performing Portland cements.
Performance & Sustainability
i.tech ALI PRE has obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration).
The EPD is the declaration of the environmental impacts associated to the product life cycle defined as impact categories and quantified according to the guidelines of the ISO 14040 – Life Cycle Assessment. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool used to evaluate the potential environmental impact of a certain product, process or activity during its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction, to production and use, until the end of its life, once it becomes no longer usable or a waste. i.tech ALI PRE and i.tech ALI CEM are the first two products of Italcementi Group to achieve this type of certification, very much appreciated and requested by the International market.

 

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Also for renewal Rapid setting, Mechanical Strength, Shrinkage control Innovative product Environmental & product performance Product Sustainable CO2 Output: 738 kg/t, Recycled Materials: 603 kg/t

Here below some relevant environmental performance:

CO2 Emissions equalt to 738 kg CO2 / t
Content of recycled materials equal to 603 kg / t
i.tech ALI PRE combines excellent environmental process perfomance to local raw materials use.
For the first time, the environmental perfomarnce do not limit the product performance which, in the case of i.tech ALI PRE, are at the top of the cementitious binders both in terms of absolute values and of consistency.

Field of use & CharacteristicsWhen mixed with calcium sulfate and Portland cement, i.tech ALI PRE is particularly suitable to formulate:
• Rapid technical mortars (for repairs, fixing clamps, etc.)
• Rapid and semirapid pourable mortars
• Sprayed mortars and shotcrete
• Low shrinkage mortars
• Joints mortars
• Rapid and semirapid floor screeds
• Self levelling rapid floor screeds
• Rapid sealants

i.tech ALI PRE has the main following characteristics:
• Possibility to change the setting time in a very wide time interval by varying the mixing ratios between i.tech ALI PRE, Portland cement and calcium sulphate
• Rapid early strength development
• Progressive strength development at medium and long term
• Shrinkage control

Alcune delle performance ambientali più siginificative:

Emissioni di CO2 (Global warming potential) 738 kg CO2 / t
Contenuto di materiale riciclato 603 kg / t

 Hydration products

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Ettringite Crystals (20.000 X) – Ettringite Crystals (60.000 X)
 
Chemical and Physical Properties

Main Phases

C4A3$ C2S C$
≥ 58 ≤ 25 ≤ 5

C = CaO; A = Al2O3; S = SiO2; $ = SO3

Main Chemical Components

CaO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 SO3 MgO
36 ÷ 41 ≤ 9 27 ÷ 33 ≤ 1.5 10 ÷ 14 ≤ 5.0

 

 

Fineness

Specific Surface Area Blaine (cm2/g) 4 750 +/- 250
 

i.tech ALI CEM EPD

i.tech CARGO

iTech_Cargo i.tech CARGO is an innovative self-percolating cementitious slurry ideal for making semi-flexible pavements designed for heavy loads. i.tech CARGO, considerably improves the physical and mechanical properties of highly-porous bitumen pavements.
Main characteristics
i.tech CARGO is the ideal solution for building very thin and still strong and flexible pavements. Thanks to its high rheological performance (high flow), i.tech CARGO can percolate through and clog the void spaces of highly porous asphalt pavements. As a result, a monolithic structure is formed that – by combining enhanced physical and chemical resistance with high strength – cam withstand heavy loads both under static and dynamic conditions.
Ease of installation
i.tech CARGO is easy and quick to place. Thanks to its ultra fluid properties, it penetrates without mechanical vibration thus saving on time and labor compared to traditional application techniques.

 

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Innovative product Highly percolating slurry for easy placing Sustainable product Improve the lifespan of pavements

Less maintenance
Compared to traditional asphalt pavement, i.tech CARGO eliminates such phenomena as rutting and wear while ensuring enhanced durability and reduced ordinary maintenance costs.

Sustainability i.tech CARGO makes less use of bituminous binders and associated polluting oils. Moreover, thanks to its bright colored surface (albedo effect), i.tech CARGO reduces the pavement’s temperature and improves comfort.

Greater safety Pavement surfaces made with i.tech CARGO, either bushhammered or shot-blasted, can offer excellent traffic flow performance. What’s more, the jointless overlay guarantees driving safety and comfort.   

High heat resistance A special cementitious matrix makes i.tech CARGO definitely more resistant to high temperatures than the traditional asphalt-based solutions. i.tech CARGO contributes to promoting safety as it does not undergo the traditional heat deformation phenomena.

Pigmentable Any pavement made with i.tech CARGO can be custom-made at the building site by adding natural pigments that give the mix a smooth homogeneous colour

cargo ita Benefits
• Up to 4 times stronger
• Enhanced strength
• Smaller thickness
• Resistant to peak loads
• Resistant to high temperatures
• Resistant to chemical attack
• Resistant to wear
• Easy to install
• Cuts maintenance costs
• Reduces surface temperatures
• No need for joints
• Enhanced comfort                                                                                  
Main applications
• Road and highway tunnels
• Road sections subjected to heavy vehicle traffic
• Heavy duty and industrial pavements
• Freight villages
• Airport areas
• Stocking warehouses
• Logistic areas
• Parking areas for special vehicles
• Parking areas for shopping centers
• Highway toll booth lanes
• Tram and bus stop lanes
• Manoeuvre areas for military equipment
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Photo Gallery i.tech ALI PRE and i.tech ALI CEM

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Photo Gallery i.tech CARGO

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