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MATERIALS & DESIGN
Volume 116, Issue -, Pages 374-385Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2016.12.039
Keywords
Geopolymer; Reinforcement; Thermal resistance; Dilatometry; DTA; Microstructural analysis
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This paper presents results from experimental studies on the thermal resistance and dilatomehy analysis of various geopolymer formulations, which were prepared by mixing alkaline solutions, metakaolin and reinforcements. Nine compositions were tested by dilatometric analysis and thermal resistance at high temperature (800 degrees C). Structural and microstructural analysis was conducted to verify the geopolymerization, and differential thermogravimetric analysis was performed to evaluate the nature of water, depending on the formulation. Some key parameters were identified as critical parameters that influenced the geopolymer properties, such as the nature (Na or K) and the molar concentration of the alkaline cation ([M] < 16 mol/L), the molar concentration of silicon ([Si] <39 mol/L) and the alkaline metal to aluminum ratio (M/AI <0.65). Finally, it was possible to arrange the various formulations in a ternary scheme as functions of the metal, aluminum and silicon concentrations. This scheme may represent a roadmap for controlling the thermal resistance of geopolymer materials. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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