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Carbonation process of alkali-activated slag mortars

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This study analyzes the behaviour of waterglass- or NaOH-activated slag mortars after carbonation. The effect of a superplasticizer based on vinyl copolymer and shrinkage reducing polypropylenglycol derivative admixtures on that process was also examined. The same tests were run on cement mortars for reference purposes. The mortars were carbonated in a chamber ensuring CO2 saturation for four and eight months, after which ages the samples were tested for mechanical strength; mercury porosimetry and mineralogical (XRD, FTIR) and microstructural characterization (SEM/EDX) were also conducted. The results obtained indicate that alkali-activated slag mortars were more intensely and deeply carbonated than Portland cement mortars. Carbonation took place directly on the gel, causing decalcification. When waterglass was the alkaline activator used, carbonation caused a loss of cohesion in the matrix and an important increase in porosity and decrease in mechanical strength. When a NaOH solution was used as the alkali activator, carbonation enhanced mortar compaction and increased mechanical strength. Finally, in waterglass-activated slag mortars, the inclusion of organic admixtures had no effect either on their behaviour after carbonation or the nature of the reaction products.

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    F. Puertas, M. Palacios & T. Vázquez

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Puertas, F., Palacios, M. & Vázquez, T. Carbonation process of alkali-activated slag mortars. J Mater Sci 41, 3071–3082 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-005-1821-2

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