The effect of high curing temperature on the reaction kinetics in MK/lime and MK-blended cement matrices at 60 deg. C
It is well known that the pozzolanic reaction between metakaolin (MK) and calcium hydroxide produces CSH, C{sub 2}ASH{sub 8} (stratlingite), C{sub 4}AH{sub 13} and C{sub 3}ASH{sub 6} (hydrogarnet). However, the presence or absence of these hydrated phases depends on different parameters, such as curing temperature, matrix used, etc. This paper shows the results of a study in order to know the effect of high curing temperature (60 deg. C) on the kinetics of the pozzolanic reaction in different matrices. MK/lime (calcium hydroxide) and MK-blended cement matrices were studied in samples stored and cured at 60 deg. C and up to 123 days of hydration. The nature, sequence and crystallinity of the hydrated phases were analysed using differential thermal analysis (DTA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. Results showed that the sequence and formation of the hydrated phases was different in both matrices cured at 60 deg. C. In an MK/lime matrix, C{sub 2}ASH{sub 8}, C{sub 4}AH{sub 13} and C{sub 3}ASH{sub 6} were the main hydrated phases; while in an MK-blended cement, stratlingite was the sole hydrated phase issued from pozzolanic reaction. The DTA and XRD data also reveal an important fact: there is no evidence of the presence of hydrogarnet in blended cements.
- OSTI ID:
- 20658305
- Journal Information:
- Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 33, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/S0008-8846(02)01040-2; PII: S0008884602010402; Copyright (c) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0008-8846
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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