US Patent 10273187 Metal oxide activated cement

A process for making a cement, the cement containing a naturally occurring silicate bound in an organic binder, and a metal oxide. An example process includes dissolving the organic binder at least in part, using an effective amount of a chemical activator. An example process also includes providing the silicate to react with other components of the cement. An example process also includes providing the silicate to participate in crystal growth. An example process also includes providing the silicate so that the cement is a structural load bearing cement.