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Dissolution kinetics of tuff rock and mechanism of chemical bond formation at the interface with cement grout

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OSTI ID:59885

The interaction of tuff rock and cement was studied to evaluate the effectiveness of sealing of tuff boreholes with cementitious grouts. Previous studies indicated chemical bond formation between tuff and cement. Dissolution studies were carried out on Topopah Spring member tuff and on tuff with cement. The results indicate the formation of calcium silicate and calcium aluminosilicate hydrates; phase identification is confirmed by XRD studies. The significance of the results obtained and their implications on properties of the interfacial region are included. 7 refs., 6 figs.

Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (United States); New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM (United States); Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
OSTI ID:
59885
Report Number(s):
CONF-841157--; ON: TI85015352; ISBN 0-931837-09-X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English