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Uses of Pumice
The largest use of pumice in Vietnam is the production of lightweight concrete blocks and other lightweight concrete products. When this concrete is mixed, the vesicles remain partially filled with air. That reduces the weight of the block. Lighter blocks can reduce the structural steel requirements of a building or reduce the foundation requirements. The […]
The Top 10 Healing Stones – How To Use Them
For thousands of years, healing stones have been prized by nearly every culture in the world. For a long time, it was only the royalty that was allowed to partake in their benefits; but with the advent of technology in the modern age, just about anyone can have these powerful gemstones in their life. Ancient […]
Port of Los Angeles achieved a throughput of over 900,000TEU in October
Port of Los Angeles has again surpassed the 900,000 TEU milestone and reached 902,644 TEU throughput in October 2021 Port of Los Angeles in the US (Photo: Fox11) Despite the fact that the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) decreased throughput by 8% in October from the previous month, which is a monthly record, the port has once […]
Creative Ways To Use Limestone for Decorating
Creative Ways To Use Limestone for Decorating The Brilliance Of Limestone The popularity of limestone has varied over the years as a decorating material. In fact, the history of this natural material dates back several thousands of years in ancient Egypt. The reason for its popularity is simple: it is great to work with. It […]
Limestone In Poultry Feed / Cattle Feed
Limestone in Poultry Industry: Limestone is the most common source of calcium used in livestock feeding. The shell of each egg that hens are laying is made up of nearly 95% calcium carbonate by dry weight. To produce hard eggs, chickens will be consuming up 20 times the amount of calcium in one year than the […]
ZIM Kingston vessel caught fire near Victoria, BC, Canada after losing many containers
The container ship ZIM Kingston caught fire after losing about 40 containers west of the US-Canada border; The ship is currently anchored in the Juan de Fuca Strait and the situation appears to be deteriorating. Container ship ZIM Kingston caught fire off Victoria, BC, Canada (Image: Canadian Coast Guard) ZIM Kingston container ship is currently facing […]