Scope of application of porphyry
CARRIÈRES UNIES DE PORPHYRE
Porphyry is a very hard and quite durable rock, which makes it very popular in the building and public works fields.
The materials are checked by the laboratory during the manufacturing process. The rock may also be washed if required by the intended application.
Porphyry applications in road construction
Hydrocarbon coatings, asphalt
Surface coatings, muds, etc.
Concrete roads in treated cement built via chemical scrubbing
Other porphyry applications
- Ballast for railways
Harbour facilities, rubble depots, dyke reinforcement, etc.
Artwork and construction
Treated concrete: pipes, edges, slabs, etc.
Aggressive waters resisting concrete (sewerage plants, etc.)
Various applications as additives in the pottery industry (bricks, tiles, ceramics, etc)