Calcium carbonate brick (on the right) compared to a regular brick (on the left). (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Calcium carbonate brick (on the right) compared to a regular brick (on the left).

Caption

The new brick can be manufactured with a high density, compressive strength, tensile strength and Young's modulus (the ability to withstand changes under lengthwise compression).

Credit

I. Maruyama, N.K. Bui, A. Meawad et al.

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