ALUMINOSILICATE MICROSPHERE IN SOLVING THE TASKS OF ENERGY SAVING AND ENHANCING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
The causes of heat loss through the enclosing structures of residential buildings, and the consequences of the consumption of energy produced by burning coal are considered. The consequence of coal combustion is the annual million tons of ash and slag waste, which is stored in special ash dumps. The ash dumps, occupying vast areas of land, pollute both atmospheric air and groundwater. Studied valuable component contained in fly ash. The process of microsphere formation and the method of its extraction from fly ash are described. The main physicochemical properties of the microsphere and its application in various industries are considered. Examples of the use of microspheres for the manufacture of energy-efficient building materials are given.