Structural characterization by X-ray analytical techniques of calcium aluminate cement modified with sodium polyphosphate containing cesium chloride

In this work a hypothesis to explain the alkaline hydrolysis degradation process of calcium aluminate cement concrete (CACC) is presented. The hypothesis is based on x-ray diffraction (XRD) data of some samples taken from real Spanish CACC structures. The identification from XRD data of a hydrated alkaline aluminate could serve as a guide to differentiate both processes of normal carbonation and alkaline hydrolysis.

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Physical properties and hydration evolution of dispersant containing calcium aluminate cement compositions for endodontic applications

Cerâmica ◽

10.1590/s0366-69132014000300007 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 60 (355) ◽

pp. 366-370 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. P. Luz ◽

V. C. Pandolfelli

Keyword(s):

Compressive Strength ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Calcium Aluminate ◽

Dimensional Change ◽

Calcium Aluminate Cement ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Cement Pastes ◽

X Ray ◽

Polymeric Dispersant ◽

Aluminate Cement

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical properties and hydration evolution of calcium aluminate cement (CAC) compositions containing an advanced dispersant. The compressive strength, dimensional change, apparent porosity and quantitative X ray diffraction analysis (XRD) of the cement pastes were carried out over 1-15 days of curing (with the samples immersed in distilled water) at 37 ºC. The addition of a polymeric dispersant to the selected CAC (Secar 71) resulted in higher, but suitable expansion of the cement samples, and improved uniaxial compressive strength reaching values in the range of 73-87 MPa after 15 days. Quantitative XRD results also showed that C3AH6 and Al(OH)3 were the main phases detected during the cement hydration process, but CAH10 and C2AH8 were also found due to the higher water availability in the curing environment. According to the attained results, it could be concluded that the dispersant containing calcium aluminate cement compositions have the potential to be used as endodontic materials.

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Physicochemical, Mineralogical, and Mechanical Properties of Calcium Aluminate Cement Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperatures

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14143855 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (14) ◽

pp. 3855

Author(s):

Amirmohamad Abolhasani ◽

Bijan Samali ◽

Fatemeh Aslani

Keyword(s):

Temperature Rise ◽

Calcium Aluminate ◽

Elevated Temperatures ◽

Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽

Pulse Velocity ◽

Calcium Aluminate Cement ◽

Cement Concrete ◽

Sem Images ◽

Strength Deterioration ◽

Aluminate Cement

One commonly used cement type for thermal applications is CAC containing 38–40% alumina, although the postheated behavior of this cement subjected to elevated temperature has not been studied yet. Here, through extensive experimentation, the postheated mineralogical and physicochemical features of calcium aluminate cement concrete (CACC) were examined via DTA/TGA, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and the variation in the concrete physical features and the compressive strength deterioration with temperature rise were examined through ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) values. In addition, other mechanical features that were addressed were the residual tensile strength and elastic modulus. According to the XRD test results, with the temperature rise, the dehydration of the C3AH6 structure occurred, which, in turn, led to the crystallization of the monocalcium dialuminate (CA2) and alumina (Al2O3) structures. The SEM images indicated specific variations in morphology that corresponded to concrete deterioration due to heat.

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