Effect of CaCO3 on hydration characteristics of C3A

Hydration products and morphology characteristics of C₃A (tricalcium aluminate)-CaCO₃-H₂O system were studied by means of XRD, DSC, FTIR spectrum analysis and SEM. The results indicate that, the new phases, i.e., C₃A·0.5CaCO₃·0.5Ca(OH)₂·11.5H₂O and C₃A·CaCO₃·11H₂O are found in this system due to the activity of CaCO₃; the formation of C₄AH₁₃ and C₂AH₈ is prohibited and the generation of C₃AH₆ is delayed in the early hydration process. C₃A·0.5CaCO₃·0.5Ca(OH)₂·11.5H₂O is not stable and will be totally transferred within 24 h; C₃A·CaCO₃·11H₂O exists stably once formation, and its flake-like crystalline phases in the early hydration transform to long rod shape, and to finally fine-needle at 28 d.     

Influence of CG With High Content of Metallic Particles as a Cement Admixture on Cement Strength

1　IntroductionCopperresidueisanindustrialby productdis chargedbycopperrefineries ,butitusuallycontainssomeusefulmetals .Forexamplecopperresiduecontains 4 %to5 %copper ,1.0 1g tgold ,2 4g tsilverand 4 2 %magne tite ,alltheseexceedthecontentforacomprehensiveutili zation .Inordertoextracttheseusefulmetals ,thecoolingtechnologyofremovingresidueisintroducedbyslowlycooling (4 8h)sothatsomemetallicionsgrow .Afteronemoreflotationforcopperandmagneticbyextractionofiron ,thedischargedresidueiscalledcopp…     

Early hydration of composite cement with thermal activated coal gangue

Composite cement samples were prepared by mixing clinker, gypsum with burnt coal gangues which was calcined at various temperatures. The mechanical strength and Ca(OH)₂ content in the cement paste were tested, and the paste composition and microstructure were analyzed by thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis (TG-DSC), X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and pore structure analysis. Results demonstrate that the thermal activated coal gangue could accelerate the early hydration of cement clinker obviously, which promotes the gangue hydration itself. The early hydrated products of the cement are C-S-H gel, Ca(OH)₂ and AFt. The cement with 30% (in mass) the gangue exhibits higher mechanical strength, and among all the cement samples the one with the gangue burnt at 700 °C displays the highest hydration rate, mechanical strength, the most gel pores and the lowest total porosity.     

Influence of MgO/MgCl2 molar ratio on phase stability of magnesium oxychloride cement

Formation, solution and phase change of hydration products in MgO-MgCl₂-H₂O system was studied with thermodynamics method, and resistance to water immersion and phase change of magnesium oxychloride cement with different MgO/MgCl₂ molar ratio was experimented. The results show that pH value of immersion solution of cement paste has a remarkable influence on phase stability of hydration products. A higher pH value leads to a lower solubility and a better phase stability of hydration products. When the solution pH value is higher than 10.37, the precipitation of much Mg(OH)₂ crystal induces a worse phase stability of hydration products. With the increasing MgO/MgCl₂ molar ratio (lower than 6), the more amount of MgO in the hydration products enhances the alkalinity of solution and the phase stability is improved. However, when the MgO/MgCl₂ molar ratio is higher than 6 and the excessive MgO exsits in the hydration products, the cement paste may be damaged by the excessive crystallization stress of a great deal of Mg(OH)₂ formation. Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 50078019)     

Preparation of basic magnesium carbonate and its thermal decomposition kinetics in air

The thermal decomposition process of basic magnesium carbonate was investigated. Firstly, Basic magnesium carbonate was prepared from magnesite, and the characteristics of the product were detected by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Subsequently, the thermal decomposition process of basic magnesium carbonate in air was studied by thermogravimetry-differential thermogravimetry (TG-DTG). The results of XRD confirm that the chemical composition of basic magnesium carbonate is 4MgCO₃·Mg(OH)₂·4H₂O. And the SEM images show that the sample is in sheet structure, with a diameter of 0.1–1 μm. The TG-DTG results demonstrate that there are two steps in the thermal decomposition process of basic magnesium carbonate. The apparent activation energies (E) were calculated by Flynn-Wall-Ozawa method. It is obtained from Coats-Redfern’s equation and Malek method that the mechanism functions of the two decomposition stages are D3 and A1.5, respectively. And then, the kinetic equations of the two steps were deduced as well.     

Effect of limestone powder and fly ash on magnesium sulfate resistance of mortar

The effect of limestone powder and fly ash on magnesium sulfate resistance of mortar was studied by testing on the strength, expansion and hydration products of the specimens stored in MgSO₄ solution at certain periods. The experimental results show that the strength of mortar stored in MgSO₄ solution increases a little before 28 d, but decreases fast subsequently. The more the contents of limestone powder and fly ash, the less the strength losses. Mortar swells in the MgSO₄ solution with the soaking time. And the more the contents of limestone powder and fly ash, the less the expansion rate is. The expansion or strength loss of mortars results from the expansion of gypsum, as well as the loss of Ca(OH)₂ and other hydration products of cement. The magnesium sulfate resistance of the mortars containing limestone powder and fly ash is high.     

Thermal Behavior Study of Carbonate Inorganic Materials

The thermal decomposition processes of(MgCO_3)_4·Mg(OH)_2·5H_2O(MCH),5ZnO·2CO_3·4H_2O(ZCH),NiCO_3·2Ni(OH)_2·4H_2O(NCH),PbCO_3(LC)and [Cr(OH)_5]_2·CO_3·8H_2O(CC)were studied via TG-DSC.The results of research imply that MCH has the largest capacity of heat absorption and ZCH is second to MCH among the studied materials.The non-isothermal kinetic parameters of MCH and ZCH were calculated by Kissinger and Ozawa methods.Furthermore,thermal decomposition mechanisms of MCH and ZCH were investigated by Coats-Redfern method.Due to the large specific heat capacity,MCH and ZCH are promising to be used as a coolant in extinguishant formulations.     

复合型镁质胶凝材料的水化相及其硬化体显微结构

将菱苦土与苛性白云石按一定比例混合构成复合型镁质胶凝材料,将其与氯化镁水溶液按n（MgO）/n（MgCl2）=5拌和后形成氯氧镁水泥硬化体,研究了该复合型镁质胶凝材料的水化相及其硬化体显微结构。该硬化体的强度随着菱苦土在苛性白云石中含量的增加,其不同养护时间的抗折和抗压强度均随之增加,24 h的最高抗折强度为9.07 MPa,28 d的最高抗压强度为183.50 MPa,说明将复合型镁质胶凝材料与氯化镁溶液拌和后,形成了具有一定强度的水泥石或氯氧镁水泥硬化体。XRD和IR测试结果证明形成的硬化体为5型相结晶体,其显微特征主要是大量的凝胶体形貌而非针（棒）状结晶结构,呈放射状的针（棒）状晶体仅在孔洞中存在。认为凝胶体是复合型镁质胶凝材料硬化体具有很高强度的来源。     

Effect of Mg/Al ratios on hydration mechanism of tabular alumina carbon composites reinforced by Al<Subscript>4</Subscript>C<Subscript>3</Subscript> in situ reaction

Hydration mechanism of tabular alumina carbon composites reinforced by Al₄C₃ in situ reaction with Mg and Al was researched in water steam using super automatic thermostatic water bath from 25 °C to 85 °C. It is shown that hydration mechanism of the composites is chemical reaction control at 44.3 °C-84 °C in H₂O(g). The hydration was controlled by diffusion from 24.7 °C to 33 °C. The ratio of added Mg/Al influences the HMOR of the composites.The mechanism of HMOR of the composites with different ratios of Mg/Al can be discovered by means of SEM analysis. The active Mg/Al powder and flake graphite inside give the composites outstanding hot strength resulting from the interlocking structure of Al₄C₃ crystals at high temperature. Besides, the matrix changes into the Al₄C₃ with high refractoriness. The method of preventing the hydration of tabular alumina carbon composites reinforced by Al₄C₃ in situ reaction was immersed in the wax at suitable temperature or storing them below 33 °C in a dry place or storing them with paraffin-coating.     

Exploration of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid to eliminate the adverse effect of seawater in molybdenite flotation

In this investigation, a chelating agent of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP) was introduced to eliminate the adverse effect of seawater in molybdenite flotation. Microflotation results presented that high flotation recovery of molybdenite was achieved in freshwater using kerosene as the collector, but it was significantly decreased in the presence of seawater when pH > 9.5. Among the main ions in seawater, magnesium and calcium ions played a more detrimental role than others. After the addition of ATMP, molybdenite floatability can restore in seawater. Zeta potential distribution and solution chemistry calculation results illustrated that the decreased molybdenite floatability was attributed to the interaction of positive Mg(OH)_2(s) (major) and CaOH⁺ (minor) components with the molybdenite surface. The magnesium/calcium ions of positive components of Mg(OH)_2(s) and CaOH⁺ interacted with the ionized species of ATMP and then produced ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex, leading to the electrostatic repulsion between molybdenite and ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex that was restoring the molybdenite flotation. Hence, the ATMP can be utilized as an appropriate reagent to improve molybdenite flotation in seawater.     

Electrochemical performance of LiFePO4/（C＋Fe2P） composite cathode material synthesized by sol-gel method

A LiFePO4/(C+Fe2P) composite cathode material was prepared by a sol-gel method using Fe(NO3)3·9H2O,LiAc·H2O,NH4H2PO4 and citric acid as raw materials,and the physical properties and electrochemical performance of the composite cathode material were investigated by X-ray diffractometry(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM) and electrochemical tests.The Fe2P content,morphology and electrochemical performance of LiFePO4/(C+Fe2P) composite depend on the calcination tempera...     

Effect of MnO<Subscript>2</Subscript> on properties of SiC-mullite composite ceramics for solar sensible thermal storage

For improving the properties of SiC-mullite composite ceramics used for solar sensible thermal storage, MnO₂ was introduced as sintering additive when preparing. The composite ceramics were synthesized by using SiC, andalusite, α-Al₂O₃ as the starting materials with non-contact graphite-buried sintering method. Phase composition and microstructure of the composites were investigated by XRD and SEM, and the effect of MnO₂ on the properties of SiC composites was studied. Results indicated that samples SM1 with 0.2 wt% MnO₂ addition achieved the optimum properties: bending strength of 70.96 MPa, heat capacity of 1.02 J·(g·K)^-1, thermal conductivity of 9.05 W·(m·K)^-1. Proper addition of MnO₂ was found to weaken the volume effect of the composites and improve the thermal shock resistance with an increased rate of 27.84% for bending strength after 30 cycles of thermal shock (air cooling from 1 100 °C to RT).     

Fabrication of Ni-, Co- and NiCo-coated graphite microspheres by heterogeneous precipitation

The precursors with NiCO₃·2Ni(OH)₂·2H₂O, Co₂(OH)₂CO₃, or both NiCO₃·2Ni(OH)₂·2H₂O and Co₂(OH)₂CO₃ coated graphite microspheres were prepared respectively by the aqueous heterogeneous precipitation using nickel sulfate, cobalt nitrate, sodium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate and graphite microspheres as the main starting materials. Subsequently, Ni-, Co- and NiCo-coated graphite microspheres were successfully obtained by thermal reduction of the as-prepared precursors at 500 °C for 2 h, respectively. These metal-coated graphite microspheres were characterized with a smooth, cohesive surface consisting of fine metallic particles. Optimized precipitation processing parameters of the concentration of graphite microspheres (10 g/L), the rate of adding reactants (3 mL/min) and pH value (8.0) were determined by a trial and error method. The thermal analysis of the precursors was investigated by TG. Powders of the precursors and the resultant metal-(Ni, Co and NiCo alloy) coated graphite microspheres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Funded by the Post-graduate Innovation foundation of Jiangsu Province of China (No. CX07B_085z)     

Ignition-proof mechanism of ZM5 magnesium alloy added with rare earth

The ignition-proof mechanism of ZM5 magnesium alloy added with 0.1% (mass fraction) rare earth (RE) was investigated. The oxide scales and substrates were characterized by scanning electronic microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and tensile test. And an oxidation model of ZM5 alloy with RE was established. The results show that the ignition temperature of ZM5 alloy is particularly elevated from 654 to 823 ℃, the microstructure is refined, and the tensile strength i...     

Mechanisms of composite agglomeration of fluoric iron concentrate

The effect of composite agglomeration process (CAP) on fluoric iron concentrates sintering was investigated. The yield and quality of the sinter are greatly improved when using CAP assisted with heat airflow and enhancing magnesium oxide (MgO) contents. For conventional sintering of fluoric iron concentrate, due to lower viscosity of binding phase and higher fluidity of liquid phase, the sinter is formed with large thin-walled holes and the strength of the sinter is deteriorated consequently. The novel process forms composite agglomerate in which acid pellets are embedded in basic sinter. The pellets are solid with interconnecting crystals of hematite (Fe₂O₃) and magnetic (Fe₃O₄). For basic sintering, after adding MgO, the viscosity of the melting phase increases and the fluidity decreases; and calcium and aluminum silico-ferrites and magnesium ferrite are formed with perfect crystals and good sintering microstructure.     

Preparation of crystalline Mg(OH)_2 nanopowder from serpentinite mineral

In this paper we describe a route to produce crystalline Mg(OH)2 nanopowders from serpentinite ore distributed in the Halilovskiy array(Russia, Orenburg region). An efficient extraction route consisting of treatment on serpentinite in 40% HNO_3 at 80 °C followed by NH_4OH titration for Mg(OH)_2 precipitation was demonstrated. In this study, crystalline Mg(OH)2 nanopowders have been synthesized by solvothermal reaction method using(Mg(NO_3)_2á6H_2O) which were obtained from serpentinite, NH4 OH as a precipitator, and hydroxyethylated nonylphenol as surface-active substance. Microstructure and phase composition of samples were investigated employing scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM), X-ray phase analysis(XRD), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES). XRD reveals that Mg(OH)2 nanopowder with high purity has the brucite structure. It was found that crystalline Mg(OH)_2 nanopowders exclusively consist of lamellar-like structures and the sizes of Mg(OH)_2 are 30–265 nm length or width.     

Effect of annealing on microstructure and properties of Si_3N_4-AlN composite ceramics

Aiming at developing novel microwave-transparent ceramics with low dielectric loss,high thermal conductivity and high strength,Si3N4-AlN(30%,mass fraction) composite ceramics with La2O3 as sintering additive were prepared by hot-pressing at 1 800 °C and subsequently annealed at 1 450 °C and 1 850 °C for 2 h and 4 h,respectively.The materials were characterized by XRD and SEM.The effect of annealing process on the phase composition,sintering performance,microstructure,bending strength,dielectric loss and the...     

Effects of EVA Latex on the Properties of Glass-fiber/Magnesium-oxychloride Cement Composites

1 IntroductionMagnesiumOxychloride Cement (MOC) or Sorel Ce-ment ,discovered by Sorel in1867 ,is a kind of air-curi-ng colloid material and has many advantages over othercements,including excellent fire retardance ,a lowheatconductivity coefficient , good abradability and corrosionresistance against organic solvents and sulphides . Fur-thermore ,it requires no maintenance under wet condi-tions . For many years , GF/MOC composites have beensuccessfully applied in many fields . However , G…     

氯氧镁水泥相稳定性的研究

为在生产和广泛使用氯氧镁水泥时提高氯氧镁水泥相稳定性,运用热力学方法对MgO-MgCl_2-H_2O体系水化产物的生成、溶解和相转化进行分析,并对不同MgO/MgCl_2摩尔比的氯氧镁水泥的耐水性和相变规律进行试验研究.结果表明,水泥石所处的溶液pH值对水化产物相稳定有较大影响,pH升高水化产物的溶解度减小,相稳定性提高;当pH值大于10.37时,溶液析出大量Mg(OH)_2使水化产物相稳定性变差.当摩尔比小于6时,随着摩尔比的增大,水化产物内部过量MgO增多使体系碱度提高,水化产物稳定性改善;当摩尔比大于6 时,水化产物中含过量MgO,由于较多Mg(OH)_2生成产生过大的结晶应力,引起水泥石结构破坏.     

Effect of low temperature aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of super-high strength aluminum alloy

The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of two alloys, namely Al- 12.2%Zn-2.48%Cu-2.0%Mg-0.15%Zr-0. 166%Ag（alloy 1）, and Al-9.99%Zn-1.72%Cu-2.5%Mg-0.13%Zr（alloy 2） were investigated. The results show that low temperature aging after promotive solution treatment can increase elongation without the loss of strength for the studied alloys. The optimum aging treatment （T6） for alloy 1 and alloy 2 is 100 ℃/80 h and 100 ℃/48 h, respectively. Compared with other heat treatment alloys, alloy 1 and alloy 2 show super-high tensile strength up to 753 MPa and 788 MPa, remaining 9.3% and 9.7% elongation under T6 condition, respectively. During aging, trace addition of Ag enhances the formations of GP zone and metastable phase, and stabilizes GP zone and metastable phase to a higher temperature. Trace addition of Ag prolongs the aging time of reaching the peak strength and delays over-aging condition of the alloy. However, trace addition of Ag promotes the formation of coarse constituent in the alloy and consumes hardening alloying elements of Zn and Mg. Moreover, the addition of the transition element Zr in 7000 series super-high alloy forms incoherent Al3 Zr dispersoid which can serve as nucleation sites for nonuniform precipitation of η phase during aging process. The higher the aging temperature, the greater the tendency for nonuniform precipitation of η phase.