Presentation Details
In situ cement hydration in levitated droplets
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 16:20 - 16:40 in room 7.12
In Session:
MS01-2: 3D Imaging and Segmentation Methods for Computational Modeling of Heterogeneous Materials (Show complete Mini Symposium)
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 16:00 - 18:00 in room 7.12
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Structure Analysis
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
Berlin, Germany
Structure Analysis
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
Berlin, Germany
Micro Abstract:
Building materials consist of cement, water and chemical admixtures, which adjust cement paste properties. Admixtures can act beyond their aimed functions causing undesirable side effects on the hydration course and the properties of the resulting building material. The mechanisms of these effects are still under investigation. We investigate cement hydration in levitated droplets using an ultrasonic levitator. The hydrate phase formation is followed in situ by synchrotron XRD. The data allows detailed conclusions about the mechanisms of the admixture action in the ongoing hydration reactions.