Erosion Phases in Two Types of Cement Pastes Containing Limestone Exposed to Sulfate Attack

2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 1182-1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Chen Zhang ◽  
Yun Zhao ◽  
Fu Wan Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Limestone Filler ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gypsum Formation

Limestone filler and aggregates are used widely in cement production and concrete mixing nowadays, which could be connected with thaumasite formation, and lead to a lack of durability further. This work deals with the sulfate minerals including of thaumasite, ettringite and gypsum in two types of cement pastes containing 35% w/w limestone powder immersed in MgSO4 solution at 5°C±2°C for 15 weeks by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD). Two types of cements were used: (i) ordinary Portland cement (P·O), (ii) typeII Portland cement (P·II). Test results show that thaumasite is present in two types of cement pastes, amount of thaumasite as well as amount of portlandite reacted with external SO42- in P·II cement paste are more than those in P·O cement paste. It indicates that P·II cement is more susceptible to thaumasite formation than P·O cement containing the same amount of limestone powder, and more gypsum formation could contribute to thaumasite formation possibly during the external MgSO4 attack at low temperature.

Deterioration of Cement Pastes Containing Limestone Powder with Different Fineness Exposed to Sulfate Environment at Low Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 1076-1080
Author(s):  
Feng Chen Zhang ◽  
Ruo Yu Tang ◽  
Yun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Sulfate Attack ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Limestone Filler ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
X Ray

Limestone filler and aggregates are used widely in cement production and concrete mixing nowadays, which could be connected with thaumasite formation, and lead to a lack of durability further in sulfate environment. This work deals with the deterioration of cement pastes containing 35% w/w limestone powder with different fineness immersed in MgSO4 solution at 5°C±2°C for 15 weeks by. Erosion phases are discussed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD). Test results show that visual deterioration of three kinds of cement pastes containing 400-mesh, 800-mesh and 1250-mesh limestone powders has little distinction, and erosion phases are all compound of ettringite, thaumasite, gypsum and brucite. Limestone powders with fineness of 400-mesh could supply enough carbonate needed for thaumastie formation. Increase of limestone fineness further could not accelerate deterioration of cement paste during the external magnesium sulfate attack at low temperature.

scholarly journals Influence of Polyethylene Terephthalate Powder on Hydration of Portland Cement

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2551
Author(s):  
Min Ook Kim ◽  
Jun Kil Park ◽  
Taek Hee Han ◽  
Joonho Seo ◽  
Solmoi Park
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Pore Solution ◽  
Isothermal Calorimetry ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Replacement Ratio ◽  
Chemical Changes ◽  
X Ray

The management of plastic waste is a massive challenge and the recycling of plastics for newer applications is a potential solution. This study investigates the feasibility of using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) powder in cementitious composites. The changes in the strength and microstructure of Portland cement incorporating PET powder with different replacement ratios were systematically analyzed through the measurements of compressive strength, isothermal calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and Raman spectroscopy. In addition, the possible chemical changes of cement paste samples were studied upon exposure to different conditions, including deionized water, seawater, and simulated pore solution. Based on the test results and analysis, no apparent chemical changes were observed in the cement paste samples, regardless of the exposure conditions. In contrast, the PET powder incorporated into concrete exhibited remarkable changes, which may have occurred during the mixing process. The results also suggested that the maximum replacement ratio of PET powder should be less than 10% of the binder (by mass) to minimize its influence on cement hydration, due to the interaction between water and PET. The PET-containing samples showed the presence of calcium aluminate hydrates which were absent in the neat paste sample.

scholarly journals Chloride-Binding Capacity of Portland Cement Paste Blended with Synthesized CA2 (CaO·2Al2O3)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunsu Lee ◽  
Mingyun Kim ◽  
Zhengxin Chen ◽  
Hanseung Lee ◽  
Seungmin Lim
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Chloride Binding ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Total Chloride ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Isotherm Equation ◽  
Portland Cement Paste

A chloride-binding capacity is the major factor to mitigate the ingress of chloride into concrete. This paper presents the chloride-binding capacity of Portland cement paste containing synthesized CA2 (CaO·2Al2O3). The CA2 was synthesized in the high-temperature furnace and characterized by X-ray diffraction for inspecting the purity. The synthesized CA2 was substituted for Portland cement by 0%, 5%, and 10% by weight, and the NaCl solution was used as an internal chloride, which is assumed as a total chloride. The chloride-binding capacity of cement paste was calculated from a water-soluble chloride extraction method by the application of the Langmuir isotherm equation. And the hydration products were analyzed using X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis. We demonstrate that the CA2 increases an AFm phase in the Portland cement system, and the incorporation of CA2 consequently enhances the chloride-binding capacity of cement paste samples.

scholarly journals Evaluation of external sulfate attack (Na2SO4 and MgSO4): Portland cement mortars containing fillers

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 644-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. DE SOUZA ◽  
M. H. F. MEDEIROS ◽  
J. HOPPE FILHO
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Linear Expansion ◽  
Sulfate Attack ◽  
Hardened Cement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Limestone Filler ◽  
Sulfate Ions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cement Mortars ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Abstract Sulfate attack is a term used to describe a series of chemical reactions between sulfate ions and hydrated compounds of the hardened cement paste. The present study aims to evaluate the physical (linear expansion, flexural and compressive strength) and mineralogical properties (X-ray diffraction) of three different mortar compositions (Portland Cement CPV-ARI with limestone filler and, with a quartz filler, in both cases with 10% replacement of the cement by weight) against sodium and magnesium sulfate attack (concentration of SO4 2- equal to 0.7 molar). The data collected indicate that the replacing the cement by the two fillers generate different results, the quartz filler presented a mitigating behaviour towards the sulfate, and the limestone filler was harmful to Portland cement mortars, in both physical and chemical characteristics.

Mineralogical Analysis of Portland Cement Pastes Rehydrated

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Tiago Assunção Santos ◽  
Guilherme Augusto de Oliveira e Silva ◽  
Daniel Véras Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Curing Period ◽  
Hydraulic Binder ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Hydrated Products ◽  
Rehydration Process

Hydrated products, such as (hydrated) cement pastes, decomposition through physical-chemical alterations when submitted to high temperatures. One of the main factors that lead to microstructural changes during calcination up to 800ºC, is the dehydration phases of hydrated Portland cement. The present study sought to characterize crystalline phases occurring before and after calcination to the produced pastes using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Cement pastes were produced using Portland cement CP V-ARI RS, similar to type II (ASTM C150-07), with water/cement ratio 0.5. After a 28-day curing period, the pastes were calcinated at 800°C for 60 minutes with a 10°C/min heating rate. Afterwards, the newly produced hydraulic binder was cooled abruptly and reactivated through a rehydration process, and underwent analyses on the 7 and 28 day. During this study it was observed that the originally hydrated products can be rehydrated.

scholarly journals Effect of the water/binder ratio on the hydration process of Portland cement pastes with silica fume and metakaolin

2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Monaliza Linhares Pereira ◽  
Ana Luiza Rocha de Souza ◽  
Valdirene Maria Silva Capuzzo ◽  
Rodrigo de Melo Lameiras
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Hydration Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water Binder Ratio ◽  
Mineralogical Phases

abstract: The microstructure of cement pastes is important to understand the effect of some parameters in the hydration process. In this context, this study had as objective to evaluate the effect of different water/binder (w/b) ratios in the hydration process of cementitious pastes produced with and without incorporation of silica fume and metakaolin. The pastes were obtained with water/binder ratios of 0.3, 0.4 e 0.5, with replacement, by weight, of Portland cement for silica fume and metakaolin, in the contents of 10% and 20%, respectively. It was performed the X-ray diffraction test of the pastes in the ages of 1, 3, 7, and 28 days, to evaluate the hydration evolution of the cementitious materials. According to the results obtained, it was observed that the cementitious pastes presented similar mineralogical phases, except for the pastes containing metakaolin due to the formation of new aluminate phases. With the increase of the water/binder ratio, the pozzolanic reactions and hydration occurred in greater proportion, standing out the metakaolin with greater reactivity.

Study on the Change in Microstructure of Fly Ash Concrete Depending on Ages and Degree of Hydration Using XRD and SEM

2012 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 350-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Jae Lee ◽  
Jang Hwa Lee ◽  
Do Gyeum Kim
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Type I ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Degree Of Hydration ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Blended Cement Paste

This research analyzes the microstructure of hardened blended cement pastes. Fly ash was used to replace Portland cement type I paste. Test results indicated that hardened blended cement paste were significantly affected by duration after mixing. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed changes of microstructure by duration.

Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of Anhydrous and Hydrated Portland Cement – Part 1: Manual Methods

2015 ◽  
Vol 1087 ◽  
pp. 493-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duong D. Nguyen ◽  
Liam Devlin ◽  
Pramod Koshy ◽  
Charles C. Sorrell
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Internal Standard ◽  
Mineralogical Composition ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Internal Standard Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
X Ray

Portland cement is one of most important construction and building materials and its properties depend strongly on the mineralogical composition. Consequently, accurate analysis of the mineralogical composition of anhydrous Portland cement is crucial for both product quality control and optimisation of performance following initial hydration. In the latter sense, analysis of the mineralogical composition of hydrated Portland cement paste is critical to understand (1) the mechanism and kinetics of hydration of unmodified pastes and those modified with additives and (2) the resultant properties of cement pastes, mortars, and concretes. Such analyses typically are undertaken by quantitative X-ray diffraction (XRD).The present work reviews current practices in quantitative XRD analysis of anhydrous and hydrated Portland cement. To this end, Part 1 of this two-part work briefly mentions the point-counting method and the Bogue calculation method. The more commonly applied internal standard method and reference intensity ratio (RIR) method are discussed in more detail.

The Influence of Limestone Powder on Fluidity, Strength and Hydration of Cement Mortar

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 512-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Shan Yang ◽  
Kun He Fang ◽  
Sheng Jin Tu
Keyword(s):  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Water Requirement ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Relationship

An experimental program has been conducted to investigate the influence of limestone powder (LP) on fluidity, strength, and hydration of cement mortar. Four laboratory grinds were prepared using a ball mill. The relationship between roundness of the LP and water requirement of paste, fluidity and strength of mortar was studied. The influence of LP on hydration of cement was investigated. Hydration products were determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Test results show that the roundness of LP significantly affected the water requirement of paste, fluidity and strength of mortar. In addition, the sites for the nucleation and growth of hydration products, provided by LP, accelerate the hydration of cement at early ages. While the enhancement of cement hydration at later ages mainly due to the formation of calcium aluminate monocarbonate.

scholarly journals Effect of Mineral Composition and w/c Ratios to the Growth of AFt during Cement Hydration by In-Situ Powder X-ray Diffraction Analysis

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4963
Author(s):  
Bo Chen ◽  
Yongming Zhang ◽  
Qing Chen ◽  
Fei Yang ◽  
Xianping Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Cement Hydration ◽  
Hardened Cement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardened Cement Pastes ◽  
Maximum Content ◽  
Very High

AFt is one of the major products at the early stage of cement hydration. It is an important product that influences the performance of the fresh and hardened cement pastes such as the setting time. However, there is a lack of detailed investigation on the growth of AFt in the cement pastes with a long-time scale. In this work, we reported a detailed analysis by using in-situ powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) on the growth of AFt in the cement pastes during hydration. Samples of the hydrated ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and another locally produced Portland cement with very high tricalcium silicate (C3S) content with different water–cement (w/c) ratios were investigated continually till they were hydrated for about 270 days by powder XRD. The work shows that during Portland cement hydration, the AFt reaches its maximum content with very high speed within about 24 h, which is influenced by the content of C3S in the raw cement samples and the w/c ratios of the cement pastes. Once the maximum content of AFt was reached, it decreases very fast within the following couple of days, and then decreases slowly and finally reaches a stable level at the late stage of hydration. The results also present that a lower w/c ratio is beneficial to the formation of AFt and the conversion of AFt to AFm as well. While higher w/c ratios are favorable for the AFt to remain stable in the hardened cement pastes.

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