1. Exploring the hydration feature and microstructure evolution of MK-Q-LS blended cementitious materials with electrochemical techniques.
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Sui, Shiyu, Shan, Yalong, Geng, Yongjuan, Li, Shaochun, Wang, Fengjuan, Jiang, Jinyang, Wang, Liguo, Wang, Xinpeng, and Lu, Liqun
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MECHANICAL behavior of materials , *HYDRATION , *HYDRATION kinetics , *MICROSTRUCTURE , *POZZOLANIC reaction , *PORTLAND cement - Abstract
The hydration process of blended cementitious materials is primarily affected by the effect mechanism of supplementary cementitious materials. This study utilizes electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) method to investigate the hydration kinetics of cementitious materials incorporating metakaolin (MK), quartz (Q) and limestone powder (LS). The experimental results reveal the influence of MK+Q+LS on the hydration kinetics, phase assemblage, and microstructure of the blended systems. Besides, the electrochemical impedance response of blended cement materials exhibits variation based on the MK contents and the curing age. Furthermore, the resistance of the continuously connected micro-pores (R ccp) in the blended cementitious material progressively increases throughout the hydration process. The inclusion of MK reduces the R ccp values at early ages, while contributes to an increase in R ccp values from 7 days onward. Additionally, positive correlations are established between the R ccp value and compressive strength/heat release across different MK contents and curing ages. The combination of R ccp values and other characterization method can effectively reveal the microstructure evolution process. Therefore, as a nondestructive method, EIS can be effectively applied to predict the hydration of cementitious materials and the mechanical properties. • System with 40 % MK and 60 % quartz, simulated as low-grade calcined clay, exhibit comparable compressive strength to OPC. • The R ccp value, associated with the connected pores, exhibits a correlation with compressive strength and heat release. • R ccp values is related with the filler effect, carboaluminate formation effect and the pozzolanic reaction effect of MK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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