U.S. patent application number 14/140050 was filed with the patent office on 2014-07-03 for algae resistant roofing granules with controlled algaecide leaching rates, algae resistant shingles, and process for producing same.
The applicant listed for this patent is Anne B. Hardy, Keith C. Hong, Andrew G. Johnson, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, James A. Salvatore, Ming Liang Shiao. Invention is credited to Anne B. Hardy, Keith C. Hong, Andrew G. Johnson, Husnu M. Kalkanoglu, James A. Salvatore, Ming Liang Shiao.
Application Number | 20140186582 14/140050 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33517834 |
Filed Date | 2014-07-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140186582 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hong; Keith C. ; et
al. |
July 3, 2014 |
ALGAE RESISTANT ROOFING GRANULES WITH CONTROLLED ALGAECIDE LEACHING
RATES, ALGAE RESISTANT SHINGLES, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME
Abstract
Algae-resistant roofing granules are formed by extruding a
mixture of mineral particles and a binder to form porous granule
bodies, and algaecide is distributed in the pores. Release of the
algaecide is controlled by the structure of the granules.
Inventors: |
Hong; Keith C.; (Litiz,
PA) ; Kalkanoglu; Husnu M.; (Swarthmore, PA) ;
Shiao; Ming Liang; (Collegeville, PA) ; Hardy; Anne
B.; (Acton, MA) ; Salvatore; James A.;
(Worcester, MA) ; Johnson; Andrew G.; (Barre,
MA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Hong; Keith C.
Kalkanoglu; Husnu M.
Shiao; Ming Liang
Hardy; Anne B.
Salvatore; James A.
Johnson; Andrew G. |
Litiz
Swarthmore
Collegeville
Acton
Worcester
Barre |
PA
PA
PA
MA
MA
MA |
US
US
US
US
US
US |
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Family ID: |
33517834 |
Appl. No.: |
14/140050 |
Filed: |
December 24, 2013 |
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12877921 |
Sep 8, 2010 |
8668954 |
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14140050 |
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10600809 |
Jun 20, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
428/144 ;
427/186; 428/150 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04D 1/20 20130101; Y10T
428/24421 20150115; Y10T 428/2443 20150115; E04D 1/22 20130101;
Y10T 428/2438 20150115; E04D 13/002 20130101; E04D 2001/005
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
428/144 ;
427/186; 428/150 |
International
Class: |
E04D 1/22 20060101
E04D001/22 |
Claims
1. An algae-resistant roofing shingle, the shingle being produced
by a process comprising producing algae-resistant roofing granules,
and adhering the granules to a shingle stock material, the
algae-resistant roofing granules being produced by a process
comprising: (a) providing porous, inert base particles; and (b)
providing at least one inorganic algaecide on or within the base
particles to form algaecide-bearing particles.
2. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 1, wherein
the base particles are prepared from a mixture including stone dust
and a binder.
3. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 2 wherein
the binder comprises an aluminosilicate material.
4. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 3 wherein
the mixture is formed into base particles by a forming process
selected from press molding, cast molding, injection molding,
extrusion, spray granulation, gel casting, pelletizing, compaction
and agglomeration.
5. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 1 wherein
the at least one inorganic algaecide is provided on the base
particle by coating the base particle with the at least one
inorganic algaecide.
6. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 3 wherein
the base particles are fired in a kiln to insolubilize the
binder.
7. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 1 wherein
the at least one inorganic algaecide is selected from the group
consisting of copper materials, zinc materials, and mixtures
thereof.
8. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 7 wherein
the inorganic algaecides are cuprous oxide and zinc oxide.
9. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 7 wherein
the at least one inorganic algaecide is provided in the base
particles after the base particles are fired, an algaecide-forming
compound being dissolved in a fluid to form a solution, the
solution being drawn into the pores in the base particles by
capillary action to form solution-laden particles, the
solution-laden particles being subsequently treated to convert the
algaecide-forming compound to an inorganic algaecide.
10. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 9 wherein
the algaecide-forming compound is a soluble copper salt, and the
solution-laden particles are subsequently treated by heating the
particles to convert the soluble copper salt to cuprous oxide.
11. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 7 wherein
the at least one inorganic algaecide is provided in the base
particles after the base particles are fired, an algaecide-forming
compound being mixed with a binder and a fluid to form a slurry,
the slurry being drawn into the pores in the base particles by
capillary action to form slurry-laden particles, the slurry-laden
particles being subsequently treated to convert the
algaecide-forming compound to an inorganic algaecide.
12. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 11
wherein the algaecide-forming compound is a soluble copper salt,
and the slurry-laden particles are subsequently treated by heating
the particles to convert the soluble copper salt to cuprous
oxide.
13. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 1 further
comprising coating the algaecide-bearing particles with a colorant
composition.
14. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 13
wherein the colorant composition includes a fusible binder, and
further comprising heating the colorant-coated algaecide-bearing
particles to fuse the binder.
15. An algae-resistant roofing shingle, the shingle being produced
by a process comprising producing algae-resistant roofing granules,
and adhering the granules to a shingle stock material, the
algae-resistant roofing granules being produced by a process
comprising: (a) mixing stone dust, a binder and at least one
inorganic algaecide; and (b) forming the mixture into particles by
a forming process selected from press molding, cast molding,
injection molding, extrusion, spray granulation, gel casting, and
pelletizing.
16. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 15
wherein the at least one inorganic algaecide is selected from the
group consisting of copper materials, zinc materials, and mixtures
thereof.
17. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 16
wherein the inorganic algaecides are cuprous oxide and zinc
oxide.
18. An algae-resistant roofing shingle according to claim 15,
wherein the binder comprises an aluminosilicate material, and the
process further comprises firing the particles in a kiln to
insolubilize the binder.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a division of pending U.S.
application Ser. No. 12/877,921, filed Sep. 8, 2010, which is a
division of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/600,809 filed Jun. 20,
2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,811,630.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to asphalt roofing shingles,
protective granules for such shingles, and processes for makings
such granules and shingles.
[0004] 2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
[0005] Pigment-coated mineral rocks are commonly used as color
granules in roofing applications to provide aesthetic as well as
protective functions to the asphalt shingles. Dark blotches or
streaks sometimes appear on the surfaces of asphalt shingles,
especially in warmer humid climates, as a result of the growth of
algae and other microorganisms. The predominant species responsible
is Gloeocapsa magma, a blue green algae. Eventually, severe
discoloration of the entire roof can occur.
[0006] Various methods have been used in an attempt to remedy the
roofing discoloration. For example, topical treatments with organic
algaecides have been used. However, such topical treatments are
usually effective only for a short term, typically one to two
years. Another approach is to add algaecidal metal oxides to the
color granule coatings. This approach is likely to provide longer
protection, for example, as long as ten years.
[0007] Companies, including Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M)
and GAF Materials Corporation/ISP Mineral Products Inc., have
commercialized several algaecide granules that are effective in
inhibiting algae growth.
[0008] A common method used to prepare algae-resistant (AR) roofing
granules generally involves two major steps. In the first step,
metal oxides such as cuprous oxide and/or zinc oxide are added to a
clay and alkali metal silicate mixture that in turn is used to coat
crushed mineral rocks. The mixture is rendered insoluble on the
rock surfaces by firing at high temperatures, such as about
500.degree. C., to provide a ceramic coating. In the second step,
the oxides covered rocks are coated with various color pigments to
form colored algae-resistant roofing granules. The algae-resistant
granules, alone, or in a mixture with conventional granules, are
then used in the manufacture of asphalt shingles using conventional
techniques. The presence of the algae-resistant granules confers
algae-resistance on the shingles.
[0009] Roofing granules typically comprise crushed and screened
mineral materials, which are subsequently coated with a binder
containing one or more coloring pigments, such as suitable metal
oxides. The binder can be a soluble alkaline silicate that is
subsequently insolubilized by heat or by chemical reaction, such as
by reaction between an acidic material and the alkaline silicate,
resulting in an insoluble colored coating on the mineral
particles.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 3,507,676 discloses roofing granules
containing zinc, zinc oxide, or zinc sulfide, as an algaecide and
fungicide.
[0011] Algae-resistant shingles are disclosed, for example, in U.S.
Pat. No. 5,356,664 assigned to Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Co., which discloses the use of a blend of algae-resistant granules
and non-algae-resistant granules. The algae-resistant granules have
an inner ceramic coating comprising cuprous oxide and an outer seal
coating initially devoid of copper.
[0012] There is a continuing need for algae-resistant roofing
products having algaecide leaching rates that can be controlled so
that the roofing products can be tailored for specific local
conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention provides algae-resistant roofing
granules having algaecide leaching rates that can be easily
controlled, and asphalt shingle roofing products incorporating such
algae-resistant roofing granules.
[0014] The present invention employs mineral particles to form
algae-resistant roofing granules. In contrast to prior processes
for forming algae-resistant granules, which typically use crushing
to achieve mineral material having an average size and size range
suitable for use in manufacturing asphalt roofing shingles, the
process of the present invention employs mineral particles having
an average size smaller than that suitable for use in manufacturing
asphalt roofing shingles. These mineral particles are aggregated to
provide suitably sized roofing granules.
[0015] The mineral particles are treated with a suitable binder,
such as a clay binder, and the mixture of mineral particles and
binder is processed using a suitable mechanical technique, such as
extrusion, to form porous granule bodies that are of a size
suitable for use in manufacturing asphalt roofing shingles, such as
from sub-millimeter size up to about 2 mm. The granule bodies can
be fired or sintered to provide physical strength.
[0016] The binder and the mechanical forming process are selected
to provide algae-resistant roofing granules that are sufficiently
porous to permit leaching of algaecide to provide the desired
algaecidal properties. Porosity is preferably between about 3% and
about 30% by volume.
[0017] Several techniques can be used to introduce algaecides into
the granule bodies. Metal oxides, including cuprous oxide and zinc
oxide, are especially preferred as inorganic algaecides, because of
their favorable cost/performance aspects. Inorganic algaecides that
are only slightly soluble in water are preferred, so that such
algaecides will slowly leach from the granules thereby providing
algae-resistance to the granules and the roofing products in which
such granules have been embedded.
[0018] The algaecide can be optionally included in the mixture of
mineral particles and binder before the granule bodies are
formed.
[0019] Alternatively, the algaecide can be incorporated after the
granule bodies have been formed. For example, the granule bodies
can be optionally coated with at least one intermediate coating
binder, such as an alkali metal silicate, optionally including one
or more algaecides. The intermediate coating binder is preferably
different from that employed in forming the granule bodies. The
intermediate coating binder can then be optionally cured, such as
by chemical treatment or heat treatment (e.g. firing).
[0020] In another alternative, the porous granule bodies are
immersed in an algaecide solution, such as an aqueous solution of a
soluble copper salt, such as cupric chloride, and the algaecide
solution is drawn into the porous granule bodies by capillary
action. Subsequently, the algaecide solution-laden granule bodies
can be treated, as by heating, to dry the granule bodies, and to
convert the soluble algaecide into a less soluble form. For
example, the granule bodies can be heated according to a
predetermined protocol to convert a soluble copper salt, such as
cupric nitrate, to a copper oxide, such as cuprous oxide.
[0021] In another alternative for incorporating the algaecide in
the porous granule bodies, the porous granule bodies are immersed
in a slurry formed with fine particles of an algaecide, such as
cuprous oxide, and the slurry is drawn into the pores of the
granule bodies by capillary action. In the alternative, pressure or
vacuum can be applied to force or draw the algaecide into the pores
of the granule bodies. The algaecide-laden granule bodies are then
dried.
[0022] Various combinations of the above-described alternatives for
introducing algaecide into and/or on the granule bodies can also be
employed to achieve desired algaecide leach rates and leaching
profiles. For example, a first proportion of a first algaecide can
be incorporated in the binder used to aggregate the mineral
particles, and a second algaecide can be introduced into pores
formed in the granule bodies.
[0023] The granule bodies can be optionally coated with a colorant
coating, the colorant coating including a binder, such as an alkali
metal silicate, clay, and one or more colorant materials, such as a
suitable metal oxide pigment. The colorant coating can then be
insolubilized.
[0024] Preferably, the intermediate particles are coated with the
optional intermediate coating and the colorant coating before the
binder is insolubilized.
[0025] By adjusting the porosity of the granule bodies, and the
nature and amounts of algaecide in the intermediate particle binder
and the intermediate coating binder, the algaecidal resistance
properties of the algae-resistant granules can be varied.
[0026] Preferably, the metal oxide concentration ranges from 0.1%
to 7% of the total granules weight.
[0027] The algae-resistant granules prepared according to the
process of the present invention can be employed in the manufacture
of algae-resistant roofing products, such as algae-resistant
asphalt shingles. The algae-resistant granules of the present
invention can be mixed with conventional roofing granules, and the
granule mixture can be embedded in the surface of bituminous
roofing products using conventional methods. Alternatively, the
algae-resistant granules of the present invention can be
substituted for conventional roofing granules in manufacture of
bituminous roofing products, such as asphalt roofing shingles, to
provide those roofing products with algae-resistance.
[0028] It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a
process for preparing AR roofing granules having a controllable
algaecide-leaching rate.
[0029] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a
process for preparing roofing shingles to have algae-resistance
that can be customized to the specific geographic region in which
the shingles are intended to be used.
[0030] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
algae-resistant roofing granules having controllable levels of
algaecide release.
[0031] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
algae resistant asphalt shingles.
[0032] These and other objects of the invention will become
apparent through the following description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0033] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a first type of an
algae-resistant granule prepared according to the process of the
present invention.
[0034] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a second type of an
algae-resistant granule prepared according to the process of the
present invention.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a third type of an
algae-resistant granule prepared according to the process of the
present invention.
[0036] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of the process of the
present invention.
[0037] FIG. 5 is an electron micrograph showing a cross-sectional
view of a first algae-resistant granule prepared according to the
process of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 6 is an electron micrograph showing a cross-sectional
view of a second algae-resistant granule prepared according to the
process of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] The mineral particles employed in the process of the present
invention are preferably chemically inert materials. The mineral
particles preferably have an average particle size of from about
0.1 .mu.m to about 40 .mu.m, and more preferably from about 0.25
.mu.m to about 20 .mu.m. Stone dust can be employed as the source
of the mineral particles in the process of the present invention.
Stone dust is a natural aggregate produced as a by-product of
quarrying, stone crushing, machining operations, and similar
operations. In particular, dust from limestone, marble, syenite,
diabase, greystone, quartz, slate, trap rock, and/or basalt can be
used. Ceramic materials, such as silicon carbide and aluminum oxide
of suitable dimensions can also be used.
[0040] The binder employed in the process of the present invention
is preferably a heat reactive aluminosilicate material, such as
clay, preferably, kaolin. The bodies are preferably formed from a
mixture of mineral particles and binder, ranging from about 95% by
weight binder to less than about 10% by weight binder, and the
bodies preferably are formed from a mixture that includes from
about 10% to 40% by weight binder.
[0041] When the formed granules are fired at an elevated
temperature, such as at least 800 degrees C., and preferably at
1,000 to 1,200 degrees C., the clay binder densifies to form strong
particles.
[0042] Examples of clays that can be employed in the process of the
present invention include kaolin, other aluminosilicate clays,
Dover clay, bentonite clay, etc.
[0043] The algae-resistant roofing granules of the present
invention can be colored using conventional coatings pigments.
Examples of coatings pigments that can be used include those
provided by the Color Division of Ferro Corporation, 4150 East 56th
St., Cleveland, Ohio 44101, and produced using high temperature
calcinations, including PC-9415 Yellow, PC-9416 Yellow, PC-9158
Autumn Gold, PC-9189 Bright Golden Yellow, v-9186 Iron-Free
Chestnut Brown, V-780 Black, V0797 IR Black, V-9248 Blue, PC-9250
Bright Blue, PC-5686 Turquoise, V-13810 Red, V-12600 Camouflage
Green, V12560 IR Green, V-778 IR Black, and V-799 Black.
[0044] In the initial step of the process of the present invention,
porous base particles are provided. Particle synthesis allows
properties of the algae-resistant granules to be tailored, such as
the porosity and distribution of the algaecide, such as copper
oxide. The base particles are preferably prepared by mixing mineral
particles with a suitable binder, such as a binder comprising an
aluminosilicate material, such as clay (which is also, formally,
composed of "mineral particles," but not as that term is used
herein), as is shown schematically in FIG. 4. The mixture is then
formed into base particles, using a forming process such as press,
molding, cast molding, injection molding, extrusion, spray
granulation, gel casting, pelletizing, compaction, or
agglomeration. Preferably, the resulting base particles have sizes
between about 500 .mu.m and 2 mm.
[0045] As shown schematically in FIG. 4, the process of the present
invention can employ a conventional extrusion apparatus 40. Kaolin
clay, mineral particles and water (to adjust mixability) can be
charged to a hopper 42, and mixed by a suitable impeller 44 before
being fed to an extrusion screw 46 provided in the barrel 48 of the
extrusion apparatus. The screw 46 forces the mixture through a
plurality of apertures 50 having a predetermined dimension suitable
for sizing roofing granules. As the mixture is extruded, the
extrudate 54 is chopped by suitable rotating knives 52 into a
plurality of base particles 60, which are subsequently fired at an
elevated temperature to sinter or densify the binder.
[0046] In addition, the present process comprises providing at
least one inorganic algaecide on or within the base particle to
form algaecide-bearing particles. Preferably, in one embodiment of
the process of the present invention, the at least one inorganic
algaecide is mixed with the binder and the mineral particles before
the mixture is formed into the base particles. In the alternative,
or in addition, the formed base particles can be coated with a
mixture of algaecide and binder.
[0047] In another alternative, the base particles are formed from
the mineral particles and the binder, and fired at an elevated
temperature to provide inert, porous, fired base particles. The
porous base particles can then be treated with a solution of a
soluble algaecide, such as an aqueous solution of a water-soluble
copper salt, such as cupric nitrate or cuprous chloride, which is
drawn into the porous base particles by capillary action, to form
algaecide solution-laden particles. The solution-laden particles
can then be treated, as by drying. Optionally, the solution-laden
base particles are treated to convert the soluble algaecide to a
less soluble form. For example, when the soluble algaecide is a
soluble copper salt, the solution-laden particles can be treated by
heating to convert the soluble copper salt into a copper oxide,
such as cuprous oxide, a less soluble inorganic algaecide.
[0048] Alternatively, the porous base particles can be mixed with a
slurry of algaecide-forming compound, the slurry being drawn into
the pores in the base particles by capillary action to form
slurry-laden particles. The slurry-laden particles can then be
subsequently treated to convert the algaecide-forming compound into
an inorganic algaecide.
[0049] The at least one algaecide is preferably selected from the
group consisting of copper materials, zinc materials, and mixtures
thereof. The copper materials can include cuprous oxide, cupric
acetate, cupric chloride, cupric nitrate, cupric oxide, cupric
sulfate, cupric sulfide, cupric stearate, cupric cyanide, cuprous
cyanide, cuprous stannate, cuprous thiocyanate, cupric silicate,
cuprous chloride, cupric iodide, cupric bromide, cupric carbonate,
cupric fluoroborate, and mixtures thereof. The zinc materials can
include zinc oxide, such as French process zinc oxide, zinc
sulfide, zinc borate, zinc sulfate, zinc pyrithione, zinc
ricinoleate, zinc stearate, zinc chromate, and mixtures thereof.
Preferably, the at least one algaecide is cuprous oxide and zinc
oxide.
[0050] The algaecide resistance properties of the algaecide
resistant roofing granules of the present invention are determined
by a number of factors, including the porosity of the roofing
granules, the nature and amount(s) of the algaecide employed, and
the spatial distribution of the algaecide within the granules.
[0051] The process of the present invention advantageously permits
the algae resistance of the shingles employing the algae-resistant
granules to be tailored to specific local conditions. For example,
in geographic areas encumbered with excessive moisture favoring
rapid algae growth, the granules can be structured to release the
relatively high levels of algaecide required to effectively inhibit
algae growth under these conditions. Conversely, where algae growth
is less favored by local conditions, the granules can be structured
to release the lower levels of algaecide effective under these
conditions.
[0052] The algae resistance properties of the granule bodies can
also be varied through control of the porosity conferred by the
binder employed. For example, the binder porosity can be controlled
by adjusting the ratio of the mineral particles and the
aluminosilicate employed, as well as by the heat treatment applied.
Also, porosity can be induced by using an additive that burns off
or produces gaseous products that are subsequently entrained in the
structure of the granule bodies.
[0053] The porosity of the granule bodies can also be controlled by
selection of the shape and particle size distribution of the
mineral particles provided. For example, by selecting mineral
particles known to pack poorly, the porosity can be increased.
[0054] Combinations of the above-described alternatives for
introducing algaecide into and/or on the granule bodies can also be
employed. By adjusting the amount and selecting the type of
algaecide used, and by adjusting the porosity of the granules, a
variety of different algaecide leach rates and leaching profiles
can be obtained.
[0055] For example, a first algaecide can be incorporated in the
binder used to aggregate the mineral particles, and a second
algaecide, less soluble than the first algaecide, can be introduced
into pores formed in the granule bodies. The spatial distribution
of the first algaecide within the binder will tend to provide a
lower leaching rate compared with the spatial distribution of the
second algaecide, located in the pores, and tend to compensate for
the difference in solubility, so that a desired leach profile can
be achieved.
[0056] FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 schematically illustrate examples of
algae-resistant granules prepared according to the process of the
present invention and exhibiting three distinct morphologies. FIG.
1 schematically illustrates an algae-resistant granule 10 formed
from a base particle A covered with a coating of a binder B in
which are distributed algaecide particles C. The base particle A is
formed from mineral particles bound together with a binder (not
shown individually). This type of algae-resistant granule 10 can be
formed by initially preparing an inert base particle from mineral
particles and binder as described above, and then covering the base
particle with a coating of binder containing algaecide.
[0057] FIG. 2 schematically illustrates an algae-resistant granule
20 formed from a base particle A having a plurality of pores P, the
pores being filled with a binder B in which are distributed
algaecide particles C. The base particle A is also formed from
mineral particles bound together with a binder (not shown
individually). This type of algae-resistant granule 20 can be
formed by preparing a base particle from mineral particles and
binder containing algaecide.
[0058] FIG. 3 schematically illustrates an algae-resistant granule
30 formed from a base particle A having a plurality of pores P, the
surfaces of the pores P having deposited thereon a plurality of
algaecide particles C. This type of algae-resistant granule 30 can
be formed by initially preparing an inert base particle from
mineral particles and binder as described above, and then
infiltrating the pores with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble
algaecide such as cupric nitrate, and then drying the particle.
When the algaecide is a water-soluble copper salt, such as cupric
nitrate, the particle can be fired at an elevated temperature to
convert copper salt successively to cupric oxide and then to
cuprous oxide, which is advantageously less soluble than cupric
oxide.
[0059] FIGS. 5 and 6 are electron micrographs of algae-resistant
granules prepared according to the process of the present invention
showing pores and included copper oxide.
[0060] The algae-resistant granules prepared according to the
process of the present invention can be employed in the manufacture
of algae-resistant roofing products, such as algae-resistant
asphalt shingles, using conventional roofing production processes.
Typically, bituminous roofing products are sheet goods that include
a non-woven base or scrim formed of a fibrous material, such as a
glass fiber scrim. The base is coated with one or more layers of a
bituminous material such as asphalt to provide water and weather
resistance to the roofing product. One side of the roofing product
is typically coated with mineral granules to provide durability,
reflect heat and solar radiation, and to protect the bituminous
binder from environmental degradation. The algae-resistant granules
of the present invention can be mixed with conventional roofing
granules, and the granule mixture can be embedded in the surface of
such bituminous roofing products using conventional methods.
Alternatively, the algae-resistant granules of the present
invention can be substituted for conventional roofing granules in
the manufacture of bituminous roofing products to provide those
roofing products with algae-resistance.
[0061] Bituminous roofing products are typically manufactured in
continuous processes in which a continuous substrate sheet of a
fibrous material such as a continuous felt sheet or glass fiber mat
is immersed in a bath of hot, fluid bituminous coating material so
that the bituminous material saturates the substrate sheet and
coats at least one side of the substrate. The reverse side of the
substrate sheet can be coated with an anti-stick material such as a
suitable mineral powder or a fine sand. Roofing granules are then
distributed over selected portions of the top of the sheet, and the
bituminous material serves as an adhesive to bind the roofing
granules to the sheet when the bituminous material has cooled. The
sheet can then be cut into conventional shingle sizes and shapes
(such as one foot by three feet rectangles), slots can be cut in
the shingles to provide a plurality of "tabs" for ease of
installation, additional bituminous adhesive can be applied in
strategic locations and covered with release paper to provide for
securing successive courses of shingles during roof installation,
and the finished shingles can be packaged. More complex methods of
shingle construction can also be employed, such as building up
multiple layers of sheet in selected portions of the shingle to
provide an enhanced visual appearance, or to simulate other types
of roofing products.
[0062] The bituminous material used in manufacturing roofing
products according to the present invention is derived from a
petroleum processing by-product such as pitch, "straight-run"
bitumen, or "blown" bitumen. The bituminous material can be
modified with extender materials such as oils, petroleum extracts,
and/or petroleum residues. The bituminous material can include
various modifying ingredients such as polymeric materials, such as
SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) block copolymers, resins, oils,
flame-retardant materials, oils, stabilizing materials, anti-static
compounds, and the like. Preferably, the total amount by weight of
such modifying ingredients is not more than about 15 percent of the
total weight of the bituminous material. The bituminous material
can also include amorphous polyolefins, up to about 25 percent by
weight. Examples of suitable amorphous polyolefins include atactic
polypropylene, ethylene-propylene rubber, etc. Preferably, the
amorphous polyolefins employed have a softening point of from about
130 degrees C. to about 160 degrees C. The bituminous composition
can also include a suitable filler, such as calcium carbonate,
talc, carbon black, stone dust, or fly ash, preferably in an amount
from about 10 percent to 70 percent by weight of the bituminous
composite material.
[0063] The following examples are provided to better disclose and
teach processes and compositions of the present invention. They are
for illustrative purposes only, and it must be acknowledged that
minor variations and changes can be made without materially
affecting the spirit and scope of the invention as recited in the
claims that follow.
EXAMPLE 1
[0064] 634 g of stone dust from rhyolite igneous rock (Wrentham,
Mass.) are mixed for 20 minutes in a Hobart mixer with 1901 g of
kaolin clay (Cedar Heights Clay Co., Oak Hill, Ohio), 44 g of
cuprous oxide (American Chemet Corporation, Deerfield, Ill.) and
2.2 g of Kadox--brand zinc oxide (Zinc Corporation of America,
Monaca, Pa.). The mixture is then extruded using a single barrel
extruder to form green granules having an average particle size of
about 2.5 mm. The green granules are then fired in a Blue M
periodic oven (Lunaire Limited, Williamsport, Pa.) at a temperature
of 1050 degrees C. for 180 minutes.
EXAMPLE 2
[0065] The process of Example 1 is repeated, except that 500 g of
the fired granules are coated with a colorant mixture of 15 g of
pigment particles (V-780, Ferro Corporation), 40 g of aqueous
sodium silicate (40 percent by weight solids, having a
Na.sub.2O:SiO.sub.2 ratio of 1:3.2), and 30 g of kaolin clay. 0.152
g of coating mixture are applied per g of granule. The coated
granules are subsequently fired in a rotary kiln at 500 degrees C.
for 20 minutes.
EXAMPLE 3
[0066] The process of Example 1 is repeated, except that 500 g of
fired granules are coated with an algaecide mixture of 17 g of
cuprous oxide, 1.1 g of zinc oxide, 60 g of the aqueous sodium
silicate employed in Example 2, and 45 g of kaolin clay. 0.246 g of
the algaecide mixture are applied per g of granules to form
algaecide-coated granules. The algaecide-coated granules are
further coated with a colorant coating mixture employed in Example
2, except that 6 g of pigment particles, 16 g of sodium silicate,
and 10 g of kaolin clay are used. The resulting coated granules are
subsequently fired in a rotary kiln at 400 degrees C. for 20
minutes.
EXAMPLE 4
[0067] The process of Example 1 is repeated, except that 500 g of
the granules are coated with an intermediate coating mixture of 20
g of the aqueous sodium silicate employed in Example 2, and 15 g of
kaolin clay. 0.07 g of the intermediate coating mixture are applied
per g of granules to form algaecide-laden granules. The
algaecide-laden granules are further coated with a colorant coating
mixture employed in Example 2, except that 6 g of pigment
particles, 20 g of sodium silicate, and 15 g of kaolin clay are
used. The resulting particles are subsequently fired in a rotary
kiln at 500 degrees C. for 20 minutes.
EXAMPLE 5
[0068] 634 g of stone dust from rhyolite igneous rock form
Wrentham, Mass., are mixed with 1901 g of Cedar Heights Goat Hill
Clay #30 and 422 g of deionized water in a Hobart mixer for 20
minutes. The mixture is then extruded using a single barrel screw
extruder through a die with plurality of holes and subsequently
chopped into granules having an average particle size of about 2.3
mm. The green granules are then dried at 80 degrees C. overnight
and fired in a periodic oven (manufacturer, Blue M) to a
temperature of 1200 degrees C. for 3 hours.
EXAMPLE 6
[0069] 2310 g of stone dust are mixed with 770 g of Cedar Heights
Goat Hill Clay #30 and 420 g of deionized water in a Hobart mixer
for 20 minutes. The mixture is then extruded using a single barrel
screw extruder through a die with plurality of holes and
subsequently chopped into granules having an average particle size
of about 2.3 mm. The green granules are then dried at 80 degrees C.
overnight and fired in a periodic oven (Lindberg) to a temperature
of 1120 degrees C. for 2 hours.
EXAMPLE 7
[0070] 72.64 kg of stone dust is mixed with 18.16 kg of KT Clay
Tennessee SGP clay, 182 g of Allbond 200 Progel Corn Flour (Lauhoff
Grain Company, St. Louis, Mo.), and 422 g of deionized water in a
Lodige mixer (Gebr. Lodige Maschinenbau GmbH, Paderborn, Germany).
The mixture is then extruded using a piston extruder through a die
with a plurality of holes and subsequently chopping into granules
having an average particle size of about 1.78 mm. The green
granules are then dried at 105 degrees C. overnight and fired in a
rotary kiln set to a temperature of 1085 degrees C.
EXAMPLE 8
[0071] The process of Example 7 is repeated, except that 500 g of
the fired granules are coated with an algaecide mixture of 17 g of
cuprous oxide, 0.9 g of zinc oxide, 16 g of the aqueous sodium
silicate employed in Example 2, and 10 g of kaolin clay. 0.088 g of
the algaecide mixture are applied per gram of granule to form
algaecide-coated granules. The algaecide-coated granules are
further coated with a colorant coating mixture as in Example 2 and
the resulting coated green granules are subsequently fired as
provided in Example 2.
EXAMPLE 9
[0072] The process of Example 7 is repeated, except that after
firing the granules, 500 g of the granules are coated with a
colorant mixture of 6 g of pigment particles (V-780, Ferro
Corporation), 16 g of the aqueous sodium silicate employed in
Example 2, and 10 g of kaolin clay. 0.0064 g of coating mixture are
applied per gram of granule. The coated granules are subsequently
fired as provided in Example 2.
EXAMPLE 10
[0073] 352 g of stone dust are mixed with 352 g of Cedar Heights
Goat Hill Clay #30 and 120 g of deionized water in a Hobart mixer
for 20 minutes. The mixture is then extruded using a single barrel
screw extruder through a die with plurality of holes and
subsequently chopped into granules having an average particle size
of about 2.3 mm. The green granules are then dried at 80 degrees C.
overnight and fired in a periodic oven (manufacturer Blue M) to a
temperature of 1100 degrees C. for 2 hours. A copper nitrate
solution was made with 100 g of copper nitrate dissolved in 100 g
of deionized water. Twenty-five grams of the fired granules were
tumbled in Nalgene jar with 10 ml of the copper nitrate solution.
The granules were separated from the remaining solution using a
Buchner funnel and filter paper, and the granules are dried in an
80 degree C. drying oven overnight. The resulting granules contain
about 6% by weight copper nitrate. The copper nitrate laden
granules are then fired to 1050 degrees C. for 2 hours to convert
the copper nitrate into copper oxide. Resulting granules are shown
in the micrographs of FIGS. 5 and 6.
EXAMPLE 11
[0074] The process of Example 6 is repeated, except that the
undried green granules are shaken in a container with 3 g of
cuprous oxide powder, effectively coating the surface of the
granules with cuprous oxide powder. The resultant undried green
granules are subsequently dried and fired as provided in Example
6.
EXAMPLE 12
[0075] The process of Example 11 is repeated, except that
cuprous-oxide laden granules are coated using 500 g with a colorant
mixture of 6 g of pigment particles (V-780 Ferro Corporation), 16 g
of the aqueous sodium silicate employed in Example 2, and 10 g of
kaolin clay. 0.064 g of coating mixture is applied per gram of
green granule. The coated granules are subsequently fired as
provided in Example 2.
[0076] Various modifications can be made in the details of the
various embodiments of the processes, compositions and articles of
the present invention, all within the scope and spirit of the
invention and defined by the appended claims.
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