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Early hydration process of the cement–lime system
Author(s) -
Zhang Hui,
Su Yufeng,
Yang Zhenghong,
Zhang Xiong
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ce/papers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2509-7075
DOI - 10.1002/cepa.819
Subject(s) - lime , cement , cementitious , materials science , hydration reaction , composite material , metallurgy
Autoclaved aerated concrete is a widely used wall material, of which the cementitious materials are cement and lime. In this study, hydration process of the cement–lime system and the influence of initial temperature, water to lime and cement ratio (W/LC), and lime to cement ratio (L/C) on the cement–lime system heat release process were investigated during the first 2 h of hydration. The results indicate that the hydration process of the cement–lime system can be divided into three stages – initial stage, middle stage, and final stage. A prolonged hydration time can be observed with a lower initial temperature, higher W/LC, and lower L/C. The hydration time doubles for every 10°C reduction in initial temperature. A lower W/LC moves the induction and acceleration periods forward but decreases hydration rates if without the effect of the heat released. There might be a critical point of CaO dosage in the cement–CaO system that can change the hydration mechanism. The investigations uncover regulations and effect factors of the hydration process of the cement–lime system which can help to improve the quantity of autoclaved aerated concrete.