Effect of Anhydrite on the Early Hydration Performance of Rapid Setting and Hardening Belite Sulfoaluminate Cement

2017 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 1990-1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhang Lan ◽  
Bin Feng Xiang ◽  
Jian Feng Wang ◽  
Xu Dong Zhao ◽  
Xiao Ying Wang

In order to investigate the early hydration behavior of rapid setting and hardening belite sulfoaluminate cements, the methods of X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscope, Compressive Strength test and Setting Times test were used to identify and quantify the hydration kinetics and microstructure of this new-found cements in China. The results showed that the main mineral compositions of high belite sulfoaluminate cement clinker included calcium sulfoaluminate (4CaO·3Al2O3·CaSO4), belite (2CaO·SiO2), ferrite phase, free gypsum and free lime. It was found that not only the setting time and compressive strength but also the composition of hydration products were influenced by anhydrite to some extent. Meanwhile, a mass of AFt and AFm generated along with the hydration process at different ages, overlapped, crossed and penetrated through calcium silicate hydrate gel and aluminum oxide to form a relatively dense structure which could contribute to the high strength of cement.

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4197
Author(s):  
Inas A. Ahmed ◽  
Najlaa S. Al-Radadi

Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) production is energy-intensive and significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. One method to reduce the environmental impact of concrete production is the use of an alternative binder, calcium sulfoaluminate cement, which offers lower CO2 emissions and reduces energy consumption for cement production. This article describes the effect of adding nanophases, namely belite, calcium sulfoaluminate, calcium aluminum monosulfate (β-C2S, C4A3S, and C4AS, respectively) on OPC’s properties. These phases are made from nanosubstances such as nano-SiO2, calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2), and nano-aluminum hydroxide Al(OH)3 with gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O). The impact of β-C2S, C4A3S, and C4AS nanophases on the capabilities of cements was assessed by batch experimentations and IR, XRD, and DSC techniques. The results showed that the substituting of OPC by nano phases (either 10% C4A3S or 10% C4A3S and 10% β-C2S) reduced setting times, reduced the water/cement ratio and the free-lime contents, and increased the combined water contents as well as compressive strength of the cement pastes. The blends had high early and late compressive strength. The IR, XRD, and DSC analyses of the blends of 10% C4A3S or 10% C4A3S and 10% β-C2S cement displayed an increase in the hydrate products and the presence of monosulfate hydrate. The addition of 10% C4AS or 10% C4AS and 10% β-C2S to OPC reduced the setting times, decreased the W/C ratio, free lime, the bulk density, and increased the chemically-combined water and compressive strength. Overall, the results confirmed that the inclusion of the nanophases greatly enhanced the mechanical and durability properties of the OPCs.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Coppola ◽  
Denny Coffetti ◽  
Sergio Lorenzi

The paper focuses on the evaluation of the rheological and mechanical performances of cement-based renders manufactured with phase-change materials (PCM) in form of microencapsulated paraffin for innovative and ecofriendly residential buildings. Specifically, cement-based renders were manufactured by incorporating different amount of paraffin microcapsules—ranging from 5% to 20% by weight with respect to binder. Specific mass, entrained or entrapped air, and setting time were evaluated on fresh mortars. Compressive strength was measured over time to evaluate the effect of the PCM addition on the hydration kinetics of cement. Drying shrinkage was also evaluated. Experimental results confirmed that the compressive strength decreases as the amount of PCM increases. Furthermore, the higher the PCM content, the higher the drying shrinkage. The results confirm the possibility of manufacturing cement-based renders containing up to 20% by weight of PCM microcapsules with respect to binder.


2008 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 213-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Jörn ◽  
Renate Gildenhaar ◽  
Georg Berger ◽  
Michael Stiller ◽  
Christine Knabe

The setting behaviour, the compressive strength and the porosity of four calcium alkali orthophosphate cements were examined under laboratory conditions (dry) and under conditions similar to those during clinical application (37°C, contact with body fluid). The results showed an increase of the setting times when specimens were covered with simulated body fluid. Especially, the final setting time (FHZ) was significantly higher for three of the four cements. Furthermore, when specimens were stored in SBF for 16h, an extensive decrease of the compressive strength was noted. The porosity was more than twice as high after 16h in SBF and this may be the cause for the great decrease of the compressive strength.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1100 ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Krivenko ◽  
Oleg Petropavlovsky ◽  
Vit Petranek ◽  
Vasiliy Pushkar ◽  
Grigorii Vozniuk

The paper discusses approaches to compositional build-up of high strength alkali activated cements made using water glass as alkaline activator represented by commercial products in a form of powder and liquid. The purpose was to study the influence of fineness of ground granulated blast-furnace slags, admixtures and additives, compatible with alkali activated cements, water glass and mode of manufacturing technology in order to reach high compressive strength (≥ 80 MPa at standard age (28 days)) and early strength (≥ 20 MPa after 3 h of hardening in normal conditions).


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5813
Author(s):  
Jun Chang ◽  
Jixin Zhang ◽  
Yanchen Yuan ◽  
Kai Cui

In this paper, the effect of iron phase content on the calcination and properties of clinker and barium calcium sulfoaluminate cement was studied. The compressive strength of the samples was tested and combined with an XRD and SEM-EDS analysis, and the microstructure and composition of the barium calcium sulfoaluminate clinker and hydrated samples were characterized. The results showed that the oval-shaped particles were C2S minerals, and the hexagonal plate-shaped or rhombohedral dodecahedral particles were C2.75B1.25A3S¯. The Ba element was mainly distributed in the barium calcium sulfoaluminate region, and some of it was dissolved in C2S; the Fe element was distributed between C2.75B1.25A3S¯ and C2S crystal grains in the form of an iron phase solid solution, which acted as a solvent. When the iron phase composition was C4AF and the iron phase content was 5%, the early hydration and later strength were better, and the compressive strength after curing for 1, 3 and 28 days was 73.2 MPa, 97.9 MPa and 106.9 MPa, respectively. A proper amount of the iron phase can reduce the eutectic point of the sintered mature material system, increase the amount of liquid phase, reduce the viscosity of the liquid phase, effectively accelerate the migration of mineral ions and promote the formation and growth of minerals.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Bo ◽  
Cheng Zhenyun

In order to investigate the effect of Cr6+ on the properties of alkali-activated slag cement (AAS), the effects of added dosage of Na2Cr2O4 on the setting time and compressive strength of AAS were measured. The leaching concentration of Cr6+ from AAS cement stone was measured using dual-beam UV-visible spectrophotometry. The effect of Na2Cr2O4 on the hydration kinetics of AAS cement was monitored by microcalorimetry and the corresponding kinetic parameters were analyzed. The pore solution from AAS was collected and analyzed using the high pressure press method. The effects of Na2Cr2O4 on the hydration products of AAS cement were observed and compared using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The experimental results showed that the AAS hydration process was markedly affected by Na2Cr2O4 dosage. The setting time of AAS pastes was increased and the compressive strength of cement stones was reduced with increasing dosage of Na2Cr2O4. With the development of AAS hydration, the leaching concentration of Na2Cr2O4 gradually decreased. Na2Cr2O4 did not affect the dissolution of slag particles, but impeded the formation of C-S-H gel. The Cr6+ was immobilized chemically in the form of needle-like CaCrO4 particles formed by the chemical reaction between Na2Cr2O4 and Ca2+ leaching from the slag.


1987 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Wytch ◽  
C. B. Mitchell ◽  
D. Wardlaw ◽  
W. M. Ledingham ◽  
I. K. Ritchie

The introduction of polyurethane (PU) resin impregnated fibreglass bandages is likely to have a significant effect on modern orthopaedic practice. The manufacturers of these products claim many improved properties compared to plaster of Paris bandages, such as, high strength to weight ratio, rapid setting time and high radiolucency. This paper reports on a series of mechanical tests designed to assess the strength, flexibility, working time and wear properties of the current range of fibreglass bandages and to compare them with plaster of Paris bandages. The results have clearly demonstrated that the fibreglass bandages are mechanically superior and offer numerous advantages over plaster of Paris for use as the definitive casting material for both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing casts.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Negim ◽  
Latipa Kozhamzharova ◽  
Yeligbayeva Gulzhakhan ◽  
Jamal Khatib ◽  
Lyazzat Bekbayeva ◽  
...  

This paper investigates the physicomechanical properties of mortar containing high volume of fly ash (FA) as partial replacement of cement in presence of copolymer latexes. Portland cement (PC) was partially replaced with 0, 10, 20, 30 50, and 60% FA. Copolymer latexes were used based on 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (2-HEA) and 2-hydroxymethylacrylate (2-HEMA). Testing included workability, setting time, absorption, chemically combined water content, compressive strength, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The addition of FA to mortar as replacement of PC affected the physicomechanical properties of mortar. As the content of FA in the concrete increased, the setting times (initial and final) were elongated. The results obtained at 28 days of curing indicate that the maximum properties of mortar occur at around 30% FA. Beyond 30% FA the properties of mortar reduce and at 60% FA the properties of mortar are lower than those of the reference mortar without FA. However, the addition of polymer latexes into mortar containing FA improved most of the physicomechanical properties of mortar at all curing times. Compressive strength, combined water, and workability of mortar containing FA premixed with latexes are higher than those of mortar containing FA without latexes.


2011 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Ye Wang ◽  
Tian Hua Yang ◽  
Run Dong Li

Large amount of emissions from industrial waste residue to the environment has caused serious pollutions. Utilization way to using industrial waste residue preparing sulfoaluminate cement (SAC) is got much attention of scholars both at home and abroad. It summarized the present researches for preparation of SAC from industrial waste residue (IWR). Sintering temperature, mineral composition, physical properties (fineness, standard viscosity, setting time), mechanical properties (compressive strength, flexural strength) and corrosion resistance of cement clinker were analyzed. Preparation of SAC clinker using IWR is a very promising environmental technology.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 2633366X2092652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyan Li ◽  
Xianping Wang ◽  
Xuemao Guan ◽  
Dinghua Zou

In this study, LiAl-layered double hydroxides Lithium aluminum hydrotalcite (LiAl-LDH) with different specific surface area were prepared by the separate nucleation and aging steps (SNAS) method and then were employed to prepare calcium sulfoaluminate cement-based grouting material (CBGM) paste. The influence of LiAl-LDH slurries on fresh and hardened properties of the CBGM paste was investigated in terms of fluidity, stability, setting time, and compressive strength. Additionally, the hydration process and hydration products of the CBGM paste were characterized by hydration heat, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis–thermogravimetry, and Fourier transform infrared analyses. The acquired results illustrated that LiAl-LDH with larger specific surface area led to a faster hydration rate at early age, a lower fluidity, a shorter setting time, and a higher stability. Furthermore, due to the crystal nucleation effect, the addition of LiAl-LDH slurries did not cause a new phase to form but changed the morphology and increased the amount of hydration products, yielding higher compressive strength.


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