Hydration of tricalcium and dicalcium silicate mixtures studied using quasielastic neutron scattering

Authors :: Peterson, Vanessa K.
Neumann, Dan A.
Livingston, Richard A.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. August 4, 2005, Vol. 109 Issue 30, 14449-14453
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The hydration reaction of tricalcium and dicalcium silicate mixtures is studied using quasielastic neutron scattering. Results suggest that favorable reaction mechanics provide optimal strength when an 80-95 % dicalcium silicate mixture is used.

Subjects :: Hydration (Chemistry) -- Analysis
Neutrons -- Scattering
Neutrons -- Analysis
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