When it rains, these nitrates are turned into a dilute nitric acid, which is then washed away to allow further reactions to take place. The paving is claimed to have the same strength and slip resistance as standard interlocking blocks and is available in a wide range of colours. It has already been used in Japan for several years and is now being trialled in Westminster before being launched on the UK market in the spring.
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