The scientifically grounded and experimentally confirmed features of formation of stable foam concrete mixes in time are considered. It is shown that the formation of such gas-filled structures is possible only with water content, the value of which is sufficient for wetting the surface of all solid dispersed particles of raw materials, the formation of foam films and the processes of adsorption and chemical hydration of binder particles. It is proved that taking into account the value of the aeration potential of the foaming agent, it is possible to obtain stable foam concrete mixtures of a given density