Microstructure evolution of interfacial transition zone between alkali-activated fly ash/slag matrix and aggregate

Kong, Lijuan; Fan, Zirui; Lu, Jiatao; Zhang, Liying

doi:10.1617/s11527-022-01938-4

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“…The pore structure of AAS paste becomes poor after adding FA [ 23 ]. The micromechanical characteristics of the interfacial transition zone in AASF concrete are highly dependent on its mix ratio [ 24 ].…”

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Effect of Steel Slag on the Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Material: A Comparative Study with Fly Ash

Han,

Zhu,

Zhang

et al. 2024

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Slag and fly ash (FA) are mostly used as precursors for the production of alkali-activated materials (AAMs). FA is the waste discharged by power plants, while slag and steel slag (SS) both belong to the iron and steel industry. The effects of SS and FA on the strength, microstructure, and volume stability of alkali-activated slag (AAS) materials with different water glass modulus (Ms) values were comparatively investigated. The results show that adding SS or FA decreases the compressive strength of AAS mortar, and the reduction effect of SS is more obvious at high Ms. SS or FA reduce the non-evaporable water content (Wn) of AAS paste. However, SS increases the long-term Wn of AAS paste at low Ms. The cumulative pore volume and porosity increase after adding SS or FA, especially after adding FA. The hydration products are mainly reticular C-(A)-S-H gels. Adding SS increases the Ca/Si ratio of C-(A)-S-H gel but decreases the Al/Si ratio. However, by mixing FA, the Ca/Si ratio is reduced and the Al/Si ratio is almost unchanged. The incorporation of SS or FA reduces the drying shrinkage of AAS mortar, especially when SS is added. Increasing Ms increases the compressive strength and improves the pore structure, and it significantly increases the drying shrinkage of all samples. This study provides theoretical guidance for the application of steel slag in the alkali-activated slag material.

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