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Title: Chemical composition of calcium-silicate-hydrate gels: Competition between kinetics and thermodynamics

Journal Article · · Physical Review Materials

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
DOE-NEUP 18-15020
OSTI ID:
1546251
Journal Information:
Physical Review Materials, Journal Name: Physical Review Materials Vol. 3 Journal Issue: 6; ISSN 2475-9953
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 21 works
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