Impact of Polymorphism, Lignosulfonate Admixture, Limestone, and Calcium Sulfate Sources in the Hydration Kinetics and Rheology of Cement Pastes
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36, Issue 6
Abstract
The effect of polymorphism, the calcium sulfate source, and the addition of limestone on the hydration kinetics and rheology of cement pastes and their interaction with a lignosulfonate-based admixture were analyzed. Two clinkers produced in industrial cement rotary kilns using the same raw materials and process were produced; their crystallinity was changed by using different fuel sources for research purposes. The cements containing mostly orthorhombic (ORT) had a more extended induction period than cements with mostly cubic (CUB). The phosphogypsum increased apparent viscosity and yield stress, as well as delaying the hydration of both clinkers (with a higher retardation effect on ORT clinker hydration). The limestone increased the apparent viscosity and the yield stress of the samples, besides accelerating the hydration due to the dilution and filler effects. The lignosulfonate admixture delayed the hydration of all cements tested. In ORT cements, the admixture was more efficient in reducing apparent viscosity and yield stress.
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Acknowledgments
Authors acknowledge the financial support of InterCement Brasil S.A., CNPq (Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, FAPERGS (Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio Grande do Sul) and CAPES PRINT (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel) Process No. 88887.716843/2022-00.
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