Influence of activation temperature on reaction kinetics in recycled clay waste-calcium hydroxide systems

Moisés Frías*, Olga Rodríguez Largo, Rosario García Jiménez, Iñigo Vegas

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Abstract

Obtaining pozzolanic materials from recycling of industrial waste and byproducts is a priority action of environmental policy all over the world. This paper describes the effect of activation conditions on the reaction kinetics in calcined clay waste (CCW)/calcium hydroxide systems. The CCW used in this work shows excellent qualities for use as supplementary cementing material in the manufacture of commercial blended cements. This research work presents an exhaustive study about the kinetics of a pozzolanic reaction in this cementing system. The results obtained by different techniques (DTA/TG, X-ray diffraction, and SEM/EDAX) confirm that the activation conditions (in the range 700°-800°C and 2-5 h of retention) have a direct effect on the formation and evolution of hydrated phases. Low activation temperatures favor the CSH gels' formation, while at higher temperatures aluminates (C4AH 13) and aluminum silicate hydrates (C4ASH8, hydrotalcites) are predominant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4044-4051
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume91
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008

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