This paper compares three methods for activation of OPC-slag mortars (OSM): (1) prolonged grinding of binders (mechanical method), (2) elevated temperature curing of mortars (thermal method), and (3) use of chemical activators such as NaOH, KOH, and Na 2 SiO 3 , 9.35H 2 O (chemical method). The prop
Thermal activation of ordinary Portland cement–slag mortars
✍ Scribed by Fathollah Sajedi; Hashim Abdul Razak
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2010
- Weight
- 338 KB
- Volume
- 31
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0261-3069
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