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Development of a pozzolanic pigment from red mud

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research
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  1. Materiaux Inst. National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon (France). Unite de Recherche Genie Civil
Red mud is a waste generated by the aluminum industry, and its disposal is a major problem for this industry. Very rich in iron, it can be used as cheap pigment for colored concrete. The red coloration can be enhanced by calcination in the range of 600 to 800 C. Such operation also transforms the aluminum hydroxides (goethite and boehmite) and clays minerals into pozzolanic admixtures that are able to consume the calcium hydroxide produced by cement hydration. Thus, it is possible to develop a new admixture for concrete: a pozzolanic pigment. The pozzolanic properties of calcined red mud were investigated by monitoring lime consumption of different mixtures of OPC and red mud. The main products of hydration were C-S-H and mono-carboaluminate (C{sub 4}A{bar C}H{sub 11}). A uniform and durable colored concrete was obtained using white cement interground with 11% of burnt red mud.
OSTI ID:
561934
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 27; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English