CLINOPOZ™ A Strength-Enhancing Ingredient in Blended Concrete
In today’s construction market, clients demand more than just strong concrete—they want durability, sustainability, and long-term value. CLINOPOZ™, a natural zeolite-based pozzolan derived from clinoptilolite, delivers all of these. Used as a partial cement replacement, CLINOPOZ™ boosts strength, improves durability, and reduces environmental impact—all without compromising mix performance.
If you’re looking to differentiate your concrete product line, win more infrastructure contracts, or cut your clients’ life cycle costs, CLINOPOZ™ may be your next competitive edge.
What is CLINOPOZ™?
CLINOPOZ™ is a proprietary, high-purity form of clinoptilolite, a naturally occurring volcanic mineral from the zeolite family. With an internal surface area exceeding 150 m²/g and strong pozzolanic reactivity, CLINOPOZ™ reacts with calcium hydroxide during cement hydration to generate additional calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H)—the key to concrete strength.
CLINOPOZ™ is:
- Sourced from abundant and renewable deposits
- Mechanically processed for consistent particle size
- Non-toxic and environmentally safe
🔍 Technical Reference: Komnitsas et al. (2009), Waste Management & Research – Demonstrated enhanced pozzolanic activity of clinoptilolite compared to Class F fly ash.
Why CLINOPOZ™ Outperforms Other SCMs
Feature | CLINOPOZ™ | Fly Ash | Slag |
Pozzolanic Reactivity | High | Medium | Low (latent hydraulic) |
Source Reliability | Stable | Declining (coal phase-out) | Regional variability |
Sustainability | Natural, low-carbon | Byproduct | Energy-intensive production |
Effect on Strength | Boosts early & long-term | Slower early strength | Delayed strength gain |
Optimal Particle Size = Better Performance
CLINOPOZ™ is available in carefully milled grades optimized for both chemical reactivity and matrix densification:
Fine (<0.2 mm): Increases surface area → accelerates pozzolanic reactions
Medium (0.2–0.5 mm): Fills micro-voids → improves packing density, reduces permeability
A well-graded CLINOPOZ™ blend enhances workability and reduces bleeding—ideal for high-performance and precast concrete.
🔍 Technical Reference: Valipour et al. (2013), Construction and Building Materials – Noted significant improvements in permeability and compressive strength using clinoptilolite as SCM.
Proven Mix Design Guidance
Recommended Cement Replacement: 10%–20% by weight
10% – Improves early strength and workability
15% – Sweet spot for performance and value
20% – Maximum strength and durability benefits (may require admixture adjustments in warm climates)
📈 Field Result: Concrete mixes with 15% CLINOPOZ™ replacement have shown compressive strength increases up to 25% at 90 days compared to control mixes (Sarıdemir, 2009).
Real-World Performance Gains
Up to 25% increase in compressive strength
Enhanced tensile and flexural performance
Reduced permeability (chloride, sulfate, water ingress)
Superior freeze-thaw and chemical resistance
🔍 Technical Reference: Zeng et al. (2012), Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering – Documented higher durability in zeolite-blended concretes under aggressive exposure conditions.
Takeaways
✔ Lower Cement Content = Lower Carbon Footprint
Using CLINOPOZ™ helps customers meet LEED and low-carbon concrete specs.
✔ Extended Service Life
Perfect for DOTs, bridge builders, and public infrastructure clients who want 50–100 year durability.
✔ Value-Engineered Performance
CLINOPOZ™ provides premium performance without the volatility of fly ash or the cost of silica fume.
By integrating CLINOPOZ™ into your concrete mix designs, you’re offering more than just concrete—you’re offering innovation, longevity, and sustainability. For engineers, it checks the technical boxes. For developers, it reduces life cycle costs. For contractors, it’s easy to use.
CLINOPOZ™ is more than an additive. It’s a performance solution.