Structural ordering of aged and hydrothermally cured metakaolin based potassium geopolymers

Xinyuan Ke, John L. Provis, Susan A. Bernal

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Abstract

This study evaluates the potential correlation between natural aging and hydrothermal curing (accelerated aging), related to the crystallisation of zeolites in potassium-based metakaolin geopolymer binders. 7-year old sealed-cured specimens, formulated with varying silicate contents, were evaluated. The effect of different accelerated aging durations on the mineralogy of these potassium-based geopolymers was also assessed. The results show that although zeolite formation is favoured under both natural and accelerated aging in potassium-based geopolymers, different types of zeolites are formed depending on the silicate content added to the mix, and the curing conditions of the specimens.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCalcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete
EditorsF. Martirena , A. Favier, K. Scrivener
Place of PublicationDordrecht, The Netherlands
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Pages232-237
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9789402412062
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
Event2nd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, 2017 - Havana, Cuba
Duration: 5 Dec 20177 Dec 2017

Publication series

NameRILEM Bookseries
Volume16

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, 2017
Country/TerritoryCuba
CityHavana
Period5/12/177/12/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanics of Materials

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