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Characterisation of Calcium Aluminate Cement Hydration

After water, cement is the second most widely used substance in the world and the largest manufactured product by mass. Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) is a special cement used for high-performance applications (resistance to chemical attack, high early strength, refractory use, abrasion resistance, and/or use at low ambient temperatures). Monocalcium aluminate, CA, the main constituent of CAC, reacts with water to form a series of calcium aluminate hydrates. Therefore, the main objective of the present paper is to determine the occurring hydrated phases of CAC paste. Moreover, complementary analytical methods such as X-ray diffraction analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and isothermal calorimetry will be presented to characterise hydration of CAC.

calcium aluminate cement, hydration, characterisation

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