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Properties of blast-furnace slags containing high amounts of manganese

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research
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  1. Inst. National des Sciences Appliquees, Lyon (France). Unite de Recherche Genie Civil-Materiaux

This paper presents results of tests performed to characterize the physical and chemical properties of five blast-furnace slags having MnO content up to 21%. The interactions between ordinary Portland cement or calcium oxide and each slag were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermoanalysis. Mortars and concretes using these slags were cast. When ground to a Blaine surface area of 300 m{sup 2}/kg, the slags were utilized in road binders in combination with calcium oxide or Portland cement. When ground to a Blaine surface area of 600 m{sup 2}/kg, the slags were introduced into the composition of different concretes instead of fly ash or silica fume. Based on the resulting high strengths, fine grinding of manganese-rich slag for use in concrete appears to be a good way of beneficiation.

OSTI ID:
345088
Report Number(s):
CONF-971201--
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 29; ISSN CCNRAI; ISSN 0008-8846
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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