Possibilities of Using Plasticizers in Alkali-Activated Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Lukáš Kalina ◽  
Miroslava Hajdúchová ◽  
Markéta Langová ◽  
Vojtěch Enev

The study deals with the preparation process and properties of alkali-activated blast furnace slag with different addition of lignosulphonate plasticizer. The goal of this study is to evaluate the suitability of plasticizer and find the convenient dose of this admixture, which improve the workability and mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag. The stability of plasticizing admixture in alkali environment was studied by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Vilaplana ◽  
F.J. Baeza ◽  
O. Galao ◽  
E.G. Alcocel ◽  
E. Zornoza ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
pp. 141-146
Author(s):  
Jan Koplík ◽  
Miroslava Smolková ◽  
Jakub Tkacz

The ability of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) to fix and immobilize heavy metals was investigated. Two raw materials were used to prepare alkali-activated matrices – high-temperature fly ash and blast furnace slag (BFS). NaOH served as an alkaline activator. Two heavy metals (Mn, Ni) were added in different amounts to find out the influence of dosage of heavy metal on the mechanical properties of the matrices and the leachability. Leachability was measured as concentration of heavy metals in leachates (ČSN EN 12457-4) by inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectrometry (ICP/OES). Structure of prepared matrices was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Increasing of addition of heavy metals led to decrease of mechanical properties of matrices. The leaching tests showed, that both matrices can immobilize Mn and Ni in dosages of 0.1 – 2,5%. Higher dosages caused deterioration of the matrices and increased the leachability. After alkali activation both heavy metals were transformed into the form of insoluble salts.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2286
Author(s):  
Taewan Kim ◽  
Sungnam Hong ◽  
Choonghyun Kang

This study investigates the characteristics of alkali-activated slag cement using aluminium sulphate (ALS) as an activator. The alkalis NaOH and Na2SiO3 were used as additional activators (denoted by alkali) at 5% and 10% of the weight of the ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS). Three types of activators were considered. The first was when ALS was used alone. For the second, ALS and 5% alkali were used together. The third was when ALS and 10% alkali were used. ALS was used at concentrations of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% based on binder weight. Experimental results show that when ALS was used as a sole activator, the activity of GGBFS was low and its strength was below 1 MPa. However, compressive strength was improved when 5% or 10% alkali and ALS were used at the same time. This was effective at improving mechanical and microstructural performance when used with an additional activator capable of forming a more alkaline environment than using ALS as a sole activator.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin Orosz ◽  
Abeer Humad ◽  
Hans Hedlund ◽  
Andrzej Cwirzen

Deformations of alkali-activated slag concrete (AASC) with high MgO and Al2O3 content, subjected to variable curing temperature were studied. Sodium silicate and sodium carbonate were used as alkali activators. The obtained results showed development of deformations consisting of both shrinkage and expansion. Shrinkage appeared not to be affected by the activator type, while the expansion developed after the cooling down phase in stabilized isothermal conditions and did not stop within the duration of the tests. X-ray diffraction analysis performed shortly after the cooling down phase indicated the formation of crystalline hydrotalcite, which was associated with the observed expansion. A mixture with a higher amount of sodium silicate showed less expansion, likely due to the accelerated hydration and geopolymerization leading to the increased stiffness of the binder matrix.


2015 ◽  
Vol 754-755 ◽  
pp. 300-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimi Noorliyana Hashim ◽  
Kamarudin Hussin ◽  
Noorzahan Begum ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
Kamrosni Abdul Razak ◽  
...  

Energy saving in building technology is among the most critical problems in the world. Thus it is a need to develop sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete utilizing more environmental friendly materials. One of the possibilities to work out is the massive usage of industrial wastes like ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) to turn them to useful environmental friendly and technologically advantageous cementitious materials. In this study, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) is used to produce of alkali activated slag (AAS) mortar with the effect of alkaline activator concentration. Alkali activated slag (AAS) mortar is accelerated using alkaline solution of sodium silicate mixed with sodium hydroxide. The fixed ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide is 1.7 and the concentration of sodium hydroxide is varied from 6M to 12M. Concentration of 10M NaOH promotes the best properties of mortar by achieving the greatest compressive strength. Substitution of mineral admixture also influences strength performance of AAS mortars. The mortar with 20% calcium carbonate demonstrates the maximum compressive strength. The used of alkaline activation system is the best method to prepare industrial byproduct concrete. Moreover, alkali activated product itself gains superior properties which lead to the system become the most interesting method to produce sustainable concrete.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Jan Horych ◽  
Pavel Tesárek ◽  
Zdeněk Prošek

Recycling of materials is very popular and very important in these days. Finding the new ways to process and use these materials is a key to get rid of a lot of construction waste. The amount of landfilling needs to be reduced. This study observes mechanical properties of the cement composites containing recycled concrete powder and alkali-activated blast furnace slag processed on a high- peed mill as a potential binder replacement up to the 60 wt. %. These materials have a positive effect on hydration process, increase flexural strength. It can reduce compressive strength loss when an amount of cement in the mixture is reduced.


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