concrete dust

Gray demolition particles

Concrete dust is the fine powder produced when concrete is cut, drilled, ground, or demolished.

It containsiteite silica particles that pose serious respiratory hazards with prolonged exposure: The demolition crew wore masks to avoid inhaling concrete dust.

The grayish residue settles on surfaces and is notoriously difficult to clean.

Related
  • powderFine dry particles
  • cementCalcium powder binding agent
  • debrisScattered broken fragments
  • gritDetermination or abrasive particles
  • silicaSilicon dioxide compound

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physical state/moisture

concrete dustwet cement

Uncured building mixture

poured concrete · concrete mix · mortar

material composition

concrete dustpotting soil

Blended substrate for containers

sawdust · peat moss · topsoil · mulch · wood shavings

particle size/form

concrete dustconcrete slab

Flat hardite building surface

concrete block · concrete wall

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G