Open AccessTime‐ and space‐resolved dynamic studies on ceramic and cementitious materials
Author(s) -
Barnes Paul,
Colston Sally,
Craster Bernadette,
Hall Chris,
Jupe Andrew,
Jacques Simon,
Cockcroft Jeremy,
Morgan Shane,
Johnson M.,
O'Connor D.,
Bellotto M.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of synchrotron radiation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 99
ISSN - 1600-5775
DOI - 10.1107/s0909049500003137
Subject(s) - cementitious , diffraction , ceramic , intercalation (chemistry) , synchrotron radiation , synchrotron , materials science , cement , mineralogy , optics , composite material , geology , physics , quantum mechanics
A review is given of the results and lessons arising from a sustained in situ diffraction study of the structure and performance of functional ceramic/cementitious materials in which synchrotron‐based energy‐dispersive diffraction has been the central under‐pinning technique. Five particular points of discussion emerge: the demands on time resolution; the use of penetrating radiation for the in situ mode; the need for complementary techniques; re‐analysing of data; spatially resolved diffraction: a new tomography. These aspects are discussed in turn using illustrative examples taken from the fields of cement hydration, clay intercalation, cation‐exchanged zeolites, and particulate/fluid invasion into building and archaeological objects.