Influence of quartz surfaces on the reaction C3A + CaSO4.2H2O + water

  • C.L.M. Holten
  • , H.N. Stein

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Abstract

Quartz surfaces counteract the retarding action of SO42- on the hydration of C3A, by presenting additional sites for ettringite crystallization. Strong retardation requires the presence of ettringite near the C3A, influencing the local concentrations there.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-296
Number of pages6
JournalCement and Concrete Research
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1977

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